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Funeral and Wake Catering in Birtley Green
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Birtley Green and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Book the van in Birtley Green
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Birtley Green
- We cover Birtley Green and the whole of Surrey
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering in Birtley Green, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for gatherings after the committal and village hall wakes.
In a small place like Birtley Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ask the venue about the van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Perfect for your wake in Birtley Green
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Birtley Green, people book us for events such as:
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Shalford station, about 2.6 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Birtley Green
Which station is closest to Birtley Green?
The closest is Shalford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Nearby places to Birtley Green
What else we do in Birtley Green
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. Late-December sunset in Birtley Green is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Birtley Green
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Wakes in Birtley Green: venues and practical details
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Across the GU5 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Birtley Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over GU5 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Birtley Green include St Catherine's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Inn (1 mile east)
- 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