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Funeral and Wake Catering in Chiddingfold
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Chiddingfold.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering for Chiddingfold events
Chiddingfold: halls, homes and travel
Chiddingfold is about 10 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU8, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Chiddingfold is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Teresa of Avila Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chiddingfold, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in GU8 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Pathfield, Roseneath Drive and Woodside Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Chiddingfold, we also cover Hambledon (2 miles north), Highstreet Green (2 miles east), Wormley (2 miles north), Sandhills (2 miles north-west) and Brook (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east), Frimley (14 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Chiddingfold
We cook as people come up. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and wakes at church halls and clubs, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy and more.
Near Chiddingfold, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Chiddingfold. In winter, it’s dark in Chiddingfold by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Chiddingfold? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your wake in Chiddingfold
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Witley station, about 1.5 miles north.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A table of photos helps people talk.
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Where the van can park in Chiddingfold
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
FAQs for Chiddingfold
What’s the nearest station to Chiddingfold?
Witley station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Is Chiddingfold too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
- 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