Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Ropley, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Ropley.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Ropley?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ropley
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Typical bookings include scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings after the committal, with gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Ropley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Ropley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Ropley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Places near Ropley
What else we do in Ropley
Step by step
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In summer, a wake in Ropley has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Ropley
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Ropley, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Wakes in Ropley: venues and practical details
Ropley is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. People in Ropley book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Ropley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For wakes in SO24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From School Lane, Church Lane and Hammond's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Ropley Dean (1 mile west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north), Kitwood (2 miles north-east) and Monkwood (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (4.1 miles north) and Alton Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Occasions we serve in Ropley
It takes one job off a very long list.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch