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Funeral and Wake Catering for Alfold events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Alfold? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Alfold?
Funeral and wake catering in Alfold, fried fresh
Services frequently run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Alfold, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Wakes in Alfold: venues and practical details
Alfold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. Around Alfold, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Alfold is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Alfold to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
We serve wakes across the GU6 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Chapel Field Close, Loxwood Road and Cypress Grove, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Alfold, we also cover Alfold Bars (1 mile south), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south), Durfold Wood (3 miles west) and Plaistow (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 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).
The countryside around Alfold includes Shillinglee Lake.
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (under half a mile south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Alfold, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Send us 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
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Alfold, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Alfold?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Alfold. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Alfold hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Places near Alfold
Other occasions in Alfold
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Alfold
Do you come out to small places like Alfold?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Alfold from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Events we cater in Alfold
It suits all ages.
In Alfold and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
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
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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