Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Rowner events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Rowner.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A chip van near Rowner
Funeral and wake catering in Rowner, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We are frequently asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Around Rowner, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In Rowner, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Rowner? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Rowner
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow for the service running over
- Allow a little extra
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Nearby places to Rowner
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For event organisers in Rowner
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
FAQs for Rowner
Can you serve after a service at St Matthew's?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Rowner?
Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you come to Rowner?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Rowner and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Rowner?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as St Matthew's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
What affects the price in Rowner
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
The cost per head typically 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.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Wake catering near Rowner
Rowner is about 2 miles north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. For a wake in Rowner, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Rowner to Southampton (12 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 5 miles of Rowner, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in PO13 and PO14, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Wych Lane, Camp Road and Keyes Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Rowner, we also cover Bridgemary (1 mile south-east), Peel Common (1 mile west), Crofton (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west), Hedge End (9 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Rowner include Holbrook Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Baycroft School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Green Dragon pub (0.7 miles south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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