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Funeral and Wake Catering for Bentley events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Bentley and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
A chip van near Bentley
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bentley
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For family meals after the service and scattering of ashes gatherings, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a wake near Bentley, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
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What else we do in Bentley
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Let us know of any allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Bentley; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Bentley?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
Bentley: halls, homes and travel
Bentley is about 4 miles west of Farnham, in Surrey. In and around Bentley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Bentley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bentley to Guildford (14 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wake is in GU10 and GU34, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on Station Road, Broadlands Close and Eggars Field, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Bentley, we cover Isington (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-east), Holt Pound (2 miles east) and Binsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles east), Camberley (12 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles east), Frimley (11 miles north-east), Haslemere (10 miles south-east) and Ash (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barley Pound (1.7 miles north-east) and Chase Community Hospital (5.9 miles south). The countryside around Bentley includes Farnham Park and Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (under half a mile south)
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head normally 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 us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Bentley
Which station is closest to Bentley?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Bentley close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you come to Bentley?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Bentley and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
For event organisers in Bentley
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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