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Funeral and wake catering in Charlton, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Charlton.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Charlton
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Charlton
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings at a village hall or club and memorial gatherings.
In rural Charlton, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
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What else we do in Charlton
Perfect for your wake in Charlton
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
In Charlton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
After a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Charlton questions
Which station is closest to Charlton?
Upper Halliford station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Where the van can park in Charlton
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Charlton
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
For event organisers in Charlton
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Charlton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Charlton
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. People in Charlton book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Upper Halliford station, about 0.6 miles east.
For wakes in TW17, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Charlton we cover include Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.8 miles east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Charlton
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Charlton and across Surrey
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In summer, a wake in Charlton has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You share 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Build in time for delays
We serve when people are ready.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
- 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