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Funeral and wake catering in Alfold Crossways, Surrey
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Alfold Crossways and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Alfold Crossways
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Alfold Crossways
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and a tribute meal, with cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Alfold Crossways, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Alfold Crossways
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Alfold Crossways?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Wake catering near Alfold Crossways
Alfold Crossways is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. Tell us where your wake in Alfold Crossways will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Alfold Crossways is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Here we cover the GU6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Loxwood Road, Chilton Close and Molten Way, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Dunsfold (2 miles north-west), Elmbridge Village (3 miles north), Loxhill (3 miles north-west), Rowly (4 miles north) and Hascombe (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
Open spaces near Alfold Crossways include Hydon's Ball.
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (0.6 miles south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For event organisers in Alfold Crossways
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. A wake in Alfold Crossways in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The cost per head generally 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
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan for a few extra people
- Build in time for delays
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Other occasions in Alfold Crossways
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Alfold Crossways?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A wake at the family home
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there’s a minimum
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- 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