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Funeral and wake catering in Dockenfield, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Dockenfield.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Dockenfield events
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. 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.
Why Dockenfield hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Dockenfield and across Surrey
- No surprises in your quote
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Dockenfield
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes at venues and memorial gatherings.
Near Dockenfield, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Common questions in Dockenfield
Is Dockenfield close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at The Church Of The Good Shepherd: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Wakes in Dockenfield: venues and practical details
Dockenfield is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. People in Dockenfield book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Dockenfield is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Dockenfield to Guildford (12 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Dockenfield, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Street and Lake Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Dockenfield, we also cover Batt's Corner (1 mile north-west), Frithend (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north-west) and Rowledge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Powderham Castle (4 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Heath.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Dockenfield. In Dockenfield, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Dockenfield
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Dockenfield, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Build in time for delays
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Also near Dockenfield
What else we do in Dockenfield
- 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