Surrey · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Addlestone events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Addlestone.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
A chip van near Addlestone
About our funeral and wake catering in Addlestone
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We are often asked to cater wakes at venues and a wake at the family home, with gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake in a place like Addlestone, the village hall is often the heart of it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. In winter, it’s dark in Addlestone by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Addlestone
How far is Addlestone from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Woburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you cover Addlestone?
We do. We serve events in Addlestone and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Occasions we serve in Addlestone
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
With the A317 and A318 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Addlestone.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Allow for the service running over
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow a little extra
We park quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Where the van can park in Addlestone
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Addlestone
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across Surrey, including Addlestone
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Places near Addlestone
What else we do in Addlestone
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Arranging a wake in Addlestone
Addlestone is about 5 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in the KT15 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Paul's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. For family travelling by train, there is a station right in Addlestone: Addlestone station.
For wakes in KT15, we just need to know where the van can park. From Market Street, High Street and Station Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Addlestone sits on or near the A317 and A318, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Addlestone, we also cover New Haw (1 mile south), Brooklands (2 miles south-east), Weybridge (2 miles east), St George's Hill (2 miles east) and Byfleet (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (5 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Runnymede Hospital (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Addlestone include Jubilee High School (0.6 miles west) and St George's College Weybridge (0.7 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Addlestone? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in 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