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Funeral and Wake Catering in Deepcut
Funeral and wake catering in Deepcut: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Deepcut
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Deepcut
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and wakes at church halls and clubs.
For a wake in a place like Deepcut, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Remember the journey from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Deepcut questions
What’s the nearest station to Deepcut?
The closest is Farnborough North station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Could you trade in Frimley Lodge Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Deepcut. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- We cover Deepcut and the whole of Surrey
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. Late-December sunset in Deepcut is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Deepcut: halls, homes and travel
Deepcut is about 1 mile east of Frimley, in Surrey. For wakes in Deepcut, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For wakes in GU16, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your wake is on Deepcut Bridge Road, The Royal Way and Newfoundland Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Deepcut we cover include Frimley (1 mile west), Frimley Green (1 mile south-west), Camberley (2 miles north-west), Watchmoor (3 miles west) and Old Dean (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (6 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Frimley Park Hospital (1.9 miles west) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (2 miles east). Open spaces near Deepcut include Danger Hill and Ash Ranges.
- Nearby schools include Tomlinscote School (1.2 miles north-west) and Tomlinscote School (1.2 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
For event organisers in Deepcut
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Also in Deepcut
- 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