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Funeral and wake catering in Byfleet, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Byfleet and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Byfleet
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Byfleet
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering in Byfleet, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Typical bookings include wakes at home and family meals after the service, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In Byfleet, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow a little extra
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Byfleet
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Byfleet and the whole of Surrey
What else we do in Byfleet
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Perfect for your wake in Byfleet
It works for everyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Byfleet and Surrey:
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
If relatives are coming by rail, Byfleet & New Haw station is about 0.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
FAQs for Byfleet
Is Byfleet close to London?
About 20 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you come to Byfleet?
We do. Byfleet is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In summer, a wake in Byfleet has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wake catering near Byfleet
Byfleet is about 3 miles south-west of Weybridge, in Surrey. We cover Byfleet as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Here we cover the KT14 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road, High Road and Binfield Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Byfleet, we cover Wisley (1 mile south), New Haw (1 mile north-west), Brooklands (1 mile north), Pyrford Green (2 miles south-west) and St George's Hill (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Runnymede Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Papercourt Marshes and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Byfleet include Fullbrook School (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Blue Anchor Hotel (within half a mile east)
- 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