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Funeral and Wake Catering in Bowling Alley
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bowling Alley? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Bowling Alley events
Funeral and wake catering in Bowling Alley, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and village hall wakes, we can cook gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In rural Bowling Alley, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Perfect for your wake in Bowling Alley
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Bowling Alley book the van for occasions like:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
Arranging a wake in Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley is about 2 miles south-west of Fleet, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wake in Bowling Alley, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Winchfield station, about 3.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10. We also bring the van to wakes in Mill Lane (1 mile north-west), Crondall (1 mile south), Redlands (1 mile south-east), Warren Corner (1 mile east) and Ewshot (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles east), Woking (14 miles east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles south-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Powderham Castle (1.9 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Crondall Primary School (0.8 miles south) and Court Moor School (2.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.7 miles south)
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
- Mention allergies you know about
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Bowling Alley. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van in Bowling Alley
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Surrey, including Bowling Alley
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Also near Bowling Alley
More for events in Bowling Alley
Planners, venues and businesses
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’ll work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Bowling Alley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Bowling Alley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Bowling Alley?
The closest is Winchfield station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In Bowling Alley, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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