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Funeral and Wake Catering in Barford
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 Barford.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
Fresh fish and chips in Barford
How our funeral and wake catering works in Barford
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Whether it is village hall wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips.
In rural Barford, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Arranging a wake in Barford
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. Around Barford, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Barford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Barford to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 3.9 miles south-east of the centre. Barford is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the GU10 and GU26 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Crossways Inn (0.6 miles north)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Barford
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Barford and across Surrey
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask the venue about the van
- Mention allergies you know about
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Places near Barford
What else we do in Barford
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Summer evenings in Barford stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Events we cater in Barford
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
- A wake at the family home
If the funeral is at a church such as St John the Evangelist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
FAQs for Barford
Is Barford close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How do we estimate numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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