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Funeral and Wake Catering in Brick Hill
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Brick Hill.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Brick Hill
After a funeral in Brick Hill
Brick Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Wakes in Brick Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Brick Hill is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Brick Hill to Guildford (9 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Sunningdale station, about 1.3 miles north.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Brick Hill, we also cover Broomhall (1 mile north), Windlesham (1 mile west), Chobham (2 miles south-east), Sunningdale (2 miles north) and Coxhill Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles south-west), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Egham (5 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (9 miles east).
A little further out are Chobham Museum (2 miles south-east) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Virginia Water Lake.
- Schools near Brick Hill include Charters School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Brickmakers pub (0.5 miles west)
Funeral and wake catering in Brick Hill, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Typical bookings include a wake at the family home and wakes at church halls and clubs, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Brick Hill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Events we cater in Brick Hill
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Brick Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Saviour, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there is a minimum
Towns and villages near Brick Hill
Other occasions in Brick Hill
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Brick Hill, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Brick Hill questions
Can the van park in Gracious Pond?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Brick Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you come to Brick Hill?
We do. We serve events in Brick Hill and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
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:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Let us know of any allergies
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements 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