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Funeral and wake catering in Donkey Town, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Donkey Town.
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A chip van near Donkey Town
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer evenings in Donkey Town stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Donkey Town
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We’re frequently asked to cater life celebrations and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Donkey Town, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village 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 is handed over.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Arranging a wake in Donkey Town
Donkey Town is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. For wakes in Donkey Town, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We cover wakes in every part of the GU24 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Broad Street, Orchard Close and Ashley Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Donkey Town, we cover Lucas Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile north-west), Bisley (1 mile south-east) and Penny Pot (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Brookwood Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Donkey Town include Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Donkey Town include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.9 miles east)
Nearby places to Donkey Town
What else we do in Donkey Town
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Perfect for your wake in Donkey Town
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Donkey Town and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If relatives are coming by rail, Bagshot station, about 2.3 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Donkey Town hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
Questions from Donkey Town
Can you serve after a service at Holy Trinity?
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.
What’s the nearest station to Donkey Town?
The closest is Bagshot station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- The length of service
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Build in time for delays
- Mention allergies you know about
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- 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