Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Roughdown, Hampshire
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Roughdown? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Roughdown?
Funeral and wake catering in Roughdown, fried fresh
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and wakes at venues, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Roughdown, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. A wake in Roughdown in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Mention allergies you know about
- Keep the serving time flexible
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Roughdown?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For a service at a church like The Good Shepherd, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Roughdown?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Roughdown
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
After a funeral in Roughdown
Roughdown is about 3 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. For a wake in Roughdown, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Netley station, about 4.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Roughdown is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Roughdown, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Holbury (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile east), Little Holbury (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile south-east) and Hardley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Roughdown include The New Forest Academy (1.2 miles north)
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Roughdown: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Roughdown?
Netley station, about 4.3 miles north-east of the centre.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Roughdown?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you come to Roughdown?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Roughdown and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Roughdown
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What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, the address or SO45 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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