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Funeral and Wake Catering for East Shalford events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to East Shalford and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in East Shalford?
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Funeral and wake catering in East Shalford, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. We’re often asked to cater memorial gatherings and anniversary memorials, serving gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a wake near East Shalford, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in East Shalford; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for East Shalford
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Thomas: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like East Shalford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Perfect for your wake in East Shalford
It can be a fitting tribute.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
After a service at Church of St Thomas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there is a minimum
Where the van can park in East Shalford
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in East Shalford? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Build in time for delays
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
East Shalford: halls, homes and travel
East Shalford is about 2 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Across the GU4 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Shalford station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. East Shalford is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU4, we can bring the van to you. For wakes just outside East Shalford, we cover Shalford (1 mile south-west), Chilworth (1 mile east), Broadford (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile west) and Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Luke’s Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Shalford include St Martha's Hill and Pewley Down.
- Schools near East Shalford include St Catherine's School (1.5 miles south) and Guildford High School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
Towns and villages near East Shalford
Also in East Shalford
- 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