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Funeral and wake catering in Bramshott Chase, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Bramshott Chase and across Surrey.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Bramshott Chase
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Late-December sunset in Bramshott Chase is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Bramshott Chase, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and gatherings at a village hall or club.
For a wake near Bramshott Chase, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
After a funeral in Bramshott Chase
Bramshott Chase is about 8 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your wake in Bramshott Chase will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 395 places across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Bramshott Chase to Guildford (13 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Luke, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Bramshott Chase; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across GU26. From Upper Hammer Lane, Old Bramshott Chase and Portsmouth Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Hammer Bottom (1 mile south), Hammer (1 mile south), Shottermill (1 mile south-east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south) and Haslemere (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (8 miles north), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Gibbet Hill.
- Schools near Bramshott Chase include Shottermill Junior School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Prince of Wales pub (0.8 miles south)
Perfect for your wake in Bramshott Chase
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Bramshott Chase:
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that Haslemere station, about 1.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Bramshott Chase? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Bramshott Chase. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Bramshott Chase
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
Space, access and the venue
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:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
FAQs for Bramshott Chase
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Bramshott Chase from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Build in time for delays
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Nearby places to Bramshott Chase
What else we do in Bramshott Chase
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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