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Funeral and wake catering in Artington, Surrey
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Artington? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Artington?
Funeral and wake catering in Artington, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. We are frequently asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Artington, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Artington and across Surrey
- No kitchen needed
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Artington
Also in Artington
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Artington
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Common questions in Artington
Is Artington too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Wake catering near Artington
Artington is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. People in Artington book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
Relatives driving in can use the A3100 to reach Artington. Relatives arriving by train should know that Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Artington is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Surrey takes in GU3. We can serve a wake on streets such as Old Portsmouth Road, The Ridges and River Wey Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You will find Artington on the A3100, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Broadford (1 mile south-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south), Shalford (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile east) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Police Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Down and St Catherine's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Guildford County School (1 mile north) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Public House (under half a mile north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Allow a little extra
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. In Artington, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
- 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