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Funeral and wake catering in Rowledge, Surrey
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Rowledge? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Rowledge events
Funeral and wake catering in Rowledge, fried fresh
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. On the menu are cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and village hall wakes.
In rural Rowledge, home or the hall is usual. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Allow for the service running over
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Rowledge
Also in Rowledge
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Rowledge?
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Rowledge and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Saint James often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
The process
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Late-December sunset in Rowledge is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
FAQs for Rowledge
What’s the nearest station to Rowledge?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Rowledge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
For event organisers in Rowledge
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Rowledge hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Wake catering near Rowledge
Rowledge is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Rowledge as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Rowledge is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2 miles west, is the nearest station. Rowledge is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, Chapel Road and Bell Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Rowledge, we also cover Holt Pound (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile north-east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north), Shortheath (1 mile north-east) and Batt's Corner (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Rowledge includes Beacon Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include Edgeborough School (1.2 miles east) and Weydon School (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Hare and Hounds pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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