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Funeral and Wake Catering for Bowlhead Green events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Bowlhead Green and across Surrey.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
- Life celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Bowlhead Green
How our funeral and wake catering works in Bowlhead Green
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it is wakes at church halls and clubs and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
In rural Bowlhead Green, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Arranging a wake in Bowlhead Green
Bowlhead Green is about 7 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Bowlhead Green as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bowlhead Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the GU8 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on French Lane and Rutton Hill Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Brook (1 mile east), Sandhills (1 mile east), Wormley (2 miles east), Witley (2 miles north-east) and Cramhurst (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Bowlhead Green includes Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby, you will find Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.9 miles east)
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Bowlhead Green hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price or the cost guide.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Bowlhead Green questions
Which station is closest to Bowlhead Green?
The closest is Witley station, roughly 2 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
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.
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 it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Bowlhead Green is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Bowlhead Green
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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