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Funeral and Wake Catering in Farnham
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Farnham.
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at venues
Book the van in Farnham
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. A wake in Farnham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
About our funeral and wake catering in Farnham
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. We’re often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and pub wakes, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In a town like Farnham, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. We park on the drive or in the hall car park. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Perfect for your wake in Farnham
It takes one job off a very long list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Farnham book the van for occasions like:
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after the service
Farnham is on or near the A31 and A287, handy for relatives driving in.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
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Also in Farnham
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Farnham
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Farnham and across Surrey
- Hot food handed straight over
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Farnham: halls, homes and travel
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. Wakes in Farnham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Farnham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Farnham to Guildford (10 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Joan of Arc's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. If relatives are coming by rail, Farnham station is in Farnham itself. Farnham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU9 and GU10, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A31 and A287, Farnham is simple for us to get to. For wakes just outside Farnham, we cover Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). Farnham is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for wakes.
A little further out are Museum of Farnham (less than half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Local schools include St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile east) and Weydon School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include William Cobbett Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Common questions in Farnham
How far is Farnham from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Moor Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Farnham?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Planners, venues and businesses
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 big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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