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Funeral and Wake Catering for Brookwood events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Brookwood and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering for Brookwood events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Brookwood
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Whether it is family gatherings after a burial or cremation and anniversary memorials, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Brookwood, home or the hall is usual. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wake catering near Brookwood
Brookwood is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. People in Brookwood book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Brookwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
For family travelling by train, there is a station right in Brookwood: Brookwood station.
We take the van to wakes all over GU24 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Sheet's Heath Lane, Connaught Road and Heath Drive, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Brookwood, we also cover Sheet's Heath (1 mile north), Knaphill (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile north), Lucas Green (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles south-west), Egham (9 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brookwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and The Peacocks (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include Knowl Hill School (0.7 miles south-west) and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College (1.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Nag's Head Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Places near Brookwood
Other occasions in Brookwood
What affects the price in Brookwood
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Brookwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Build in time for delays
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask the venue about the van
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Common questions in Brookwood
Which station is closest to Brookwood?
Brookwood station, in Brookwood itself.
How far is Brookwood from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Brookwood?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In summer, a wake in Brookwood has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your wake in Brookwood
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Saint Saviour's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- 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