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Funeral and Wake Catering for Camberley events
Funeral and wake catering in Camberley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A chip van near Camberley
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Larger groups typically 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.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Camberley and the whole of Surrey
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering in Camberley, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. For small family memorials and family meals after the service, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
In a town like Camberley, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. We park on the drive or in the hall car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or GU15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Camberley questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Paul: can you come?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Tekels Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Camberley.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
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 tell you honestly what we can offer.
Other occasions in Camberley
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Wakes in Camberley: venues and practical details
Camberley is about 9 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Camberley and nearby villages. Camberley is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Camberley is on or near the A30 and A321, handy for relatives driving in. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We serve wakes across GU15, GU16 and GU47. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, London Road and Waverley Drive or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A30 and A321 close by, Camberley is simple for us to get to for your wake. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Old Dean (1 mile north-east), York Town (1 mile west), Frimley (1 mile south), Watchmoor (2 miles south-west) and Deepcut (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (9 miles south), Egham (10 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (12 miles north-east). Camberley is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (0.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Tomlinscote School (1 mile south) and Tomlinscote School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include The Claude du Vall pub (0.7 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Military Academy Library (1.7 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In summer, a wake in Camberley has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
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.
Related guides
- 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