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Funeral and wake catering in Ewshot, Surrey
Funeral and wake catering in Ewshot: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Ewshot
Funeral and wake catering in Ewshot, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you. For small family memorials and gatherings at a village hall or club, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Ewshot, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Also in Ewshot
Ewshot: your questions answered
Is Ewshot close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Ewshot too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ewshot?
It suits all ages.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ewshot book the van for events such as:
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
For event organisers in Ewshot
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Ewshot: halls, homes and travel
Ewshot is about 2 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. For a wake in Ewshot, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Farnham station is about 2.6 miles away.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Woodpecker Close, Nuthatch Close and Church Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Ewshot we cover include Warren Corner (1 mile south-west), Redlands (1 mile west), Dora's Green (1 mile south), Hog Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Crondall (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles south-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (3.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Farnham Park.
- Schools near Ewshot include Farnham Heath End School (2.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Windmill pub (less than half a mile north)
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer evenings in Ewshot stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Ewshot? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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