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Funeral and Wake Catering for Charleshill events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Charleshill.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Book the van in Charleshill
Common questions in Charleshill
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Thundry Meadows?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Charleshill
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and wakes at church halls and clubs.
Near Charleshill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In summer, a wake in Charleshill has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. 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 us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Charleshill
More for events in Charleshill
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Arranging a wake in Charleshill
Charleshill is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Charleshill is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Charleshill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Charleshill to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Charleshill is on or near the B3001, handy for relatives driving in. Families holding a service at Church of St James often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Charleshill is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU10, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Farnham Road and Whitmead Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Charleshill on the B3001, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to wakes in Tilford (1 mile west), Elstead (1 mile south-east), Tilford Common (2 miles south-west), Tilford Reeds (2 miles west) and Rushmoor (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (8 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Seale and Tongham (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Runfold Wood and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Donkey pub (under half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Charleshill
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 will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow a little extra
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Perfect for your wake in Charleshill
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Charleshill:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at home
For family travelling by train, Farnham station is about 3.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
What affects the price in Charleshill
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Charleshill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
- 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