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Funeral and wake catering in Cobham, Surrey
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Cobham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A chip van near Cobham
How our funeral and wake catering works in Cobham
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Around Cobham, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wakes in Cobham: venues and practical details
Cobham is about 6 miles west of Epsom, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in the KT11 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Cobham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Cobham to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cobham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in KT11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your wake is on High Street, Summerhays and Fairfield Park or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-east), Oxshott (2 miles east), West End (2 miles north), Pachesham Park (3 miles east) and Esher (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Elmbridge Museum (3 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
- Nearby schools include Cobham Free School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Running Mare pub (0.6 miles south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cobham?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Cobham
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, about 1.1 miles south, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow a little extra
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Cobham is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cobham questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Andrew: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Cobham from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Places near Cobham
More for events in Cobham
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
- 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