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Funeral and Wake Catering in Farncombe
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Farncombe and the surrounding area.
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in Farncombe?
Funeral and wake catering in Farncombe, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater a wake at the family home and pub wakes.
In Farncombe, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Also near Farncombe
Also in Farncombe
Wake catering near Farncombe
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Bookings in Farncombe come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Farncombe is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For family travelling by train, Farncombe station is in Farncombe itself. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Farncombe; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across GU7. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Farncombe, we also cover Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Farncombe includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include Charterhouse School (0.6 miles west) and Broadwater School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Freeholders pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Farncombe
It suits all ages.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Farncombe book the van for events such as:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at St John the Evangelist Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there’s a minimum
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. Sunset in Farncombe is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Farncombe
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Farncombe hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Questions from Farncombe
We’re gathering after a service at St John the Evangelist Church: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
- 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