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Funeral and wake catering in Churt, Surrey
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Churt? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
A chip van near Churt
Occasions we serve in Churt
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Churt book the van for events such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
After a service at St John the Evangelist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
About our funeral and wake catering in Churt
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. We serve gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes at home and life celebrations.
In rural Churt, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
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Questions from Churt
We’re gathering after a service at St John the Evangelist: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Churt?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Churt; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Churt
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Wakes in Churt: venues and practical details
Churt is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wake in Churt, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Churt is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Churt to Guildford (12 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Haslemere station is about 4.3 miles away. Churt is within about 3 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 bring the van to you. That could mean a wake at a home on Crossways, Moreton Close and Barford Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Churt, we cover Barford (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile east), Crosswater (1 mile north), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south) and Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby, you will find Crossways Inn (less than half a mile south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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’ll work through them with you.
- 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