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Funeral and wake catering in Ansteadbrook, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Ansteadbrook.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Ansteadbrook
Funeral and wake catering in Ansteadbrook, fried fresh
Services frequently run over, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for wakes at venues and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
For a wake near Ansteadbrook, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In summer, a wake in Ansteadbrook has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in Ansteadbrook
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Ansteadbrook
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Wakes in Ansteadbrook: venues and practical details
Ansteadbrook is about 10 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Wakes in Ansteadbrook are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Ansteadbrook may suit, with the van in the car park. Ansteadbrook is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in GU27, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Close by, we cover wakes in Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-east), Shillinglee (2 miles east), Northchapel (2 miles south-east), Lurgashall (3 miles south) and Ebernoe (4 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Cranleigh (9 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (7 miles north) and Farncombe (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include North Ambersham (2.9 miles south-west) and Haslemere and District Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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FAQs for Ansteadbrook
Do you come out to small places like Ansteadbrook?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can the van come to Ansteadbrook?
Yes, we do. Ansteadbrook is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
- 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