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Funeral and Wake Catering in Fairlands
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Fairlands and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
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Funeral and wake catering in Fairlands, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at a village hall or club and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, serving gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In rural Fairlands, home or the hall is usual. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Towns and villages near Fairlands
Other occasions in Fairlands
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Fairlands
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head usually 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.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Fairlands? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Fairlands
Fairlands is about 2 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Fairlands as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at St Alban's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Fairlands; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over the GU3 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Dynevor Place, Brooke Forest and Kiln Meadows or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Wood Street Village (1 mile south-west), Worplesdon (1 mile north), Willey Green (2 miles west), Stanford Common (2 miles north-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (12 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east) and Dorking (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Fairlands include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Rydes Hill Preparatory School (1 mile south-east) and Kings College Guildford (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Hare and Hounds pub (0.8 miles south-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Fairlands hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Surrey, including Fairlands
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. A wake in Fairlands in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall has an urn
We park quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
FAQs for Fairlands
Which station is closest to Fairlands?
Guildford station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Fairlands too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you cover Fairlands?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Fairlands and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Fairlands?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Fairlands?
It takes one job off a very long list.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Fairlands and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Guildford station, about 2.4 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- 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