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Funeral and Wake Catering in Crosswater
Funeral and wake catering in Crosswater: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
Book the van in Crosswater
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Crosswater
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For anniversary memorials and gatherings after the committal, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Crosswater, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Crosswater
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Summer evenings in Crosswater stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Perfect for your wake in Crosswater
It suits all ages.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
If the funeral is at a church such as St John the Evangelist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
Places near Crosswater
Other occasions in Crosswater
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Allow for the service running over
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Crosswater: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Crosswater?
Farnham station, about 4.3 miles north of the centre.
How do we estimate numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Crosswater
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- The date and time of year
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Crosswater? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
After a funeral in Crosswater
Crosswater is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Wakes in Crosswater are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 4.3 miles north. Crosswater is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in GU10, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to wakes in Churt (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile south-east), Frensham (1 mile north-west), Barford (1 mile south) and Rushmoor (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (4.9 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Crossways Inn (0.9 miles south)
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- 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