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Funeral and wake catering in Chobham, Surrey
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 Chobham.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Chobham
Funeral and wake catering in Chobham, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Whether it is memorial events and anniversaries and scattering of ashes gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
Around Chobham, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. 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.
Wake catering near Chobham
Chobham is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. For wakes in Chobham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Chobham. Chobham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Lawrence often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Relatives driving in can use the A319 to reach Chobham.
Wherever your wake is in GU24, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Back of High Street and Station Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Chobham include the A319, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Coxhill Green (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), Brick Hill (2 miles north-west) and West End (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find The Peacocks (2.9 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.7 miles south). Within reach you will find Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
- Local schools include Woking High School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Sun Public House (less than half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Chobham is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in Chobham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Build in time for delays
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Occasions we serve in Chobham
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
In Chobham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Longcross station, about 2.3 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
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More for events in Chobham
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Chobham: your questions answered
Is Chobham close to London?
About 24 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Chobham?
The closest is Longcross station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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