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Funeral and wake catering in Compton, 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 Compton.
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
A chip van near Compton
About our funeral and wake catering in Compton
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include a wake at the family home and anniversary memorials, with mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
In rural Compton, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
We serve when people are ready.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Compton. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Surrey, including Compton
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Events we cater in Compton
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever the occasion in Compton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Compton is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Compton, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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After a funeral in Compton
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your wake in Compton will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Compton is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Compton to Guildford (9 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Marys Parish Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Compton may suit. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Compton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of GU10 and GU9. Your wake could be at a house on Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Compton, we also cover Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Compton include Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
- Local pubs include Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Compton
We are gathering after a service at St Marys Parish Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van park in Moor Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Nearby places to Compton
What else we do in Compton
- 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