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Funeral and wake catering in Goldsworth Park, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Goldsworth Park and across Surrey.
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Goldsworth Park
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
About our funeral and wake catering in Goldsworth Park
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and a tribute meal.
In Goldsworth Park, the hall is often where people gather. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Goldsworth Park; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- 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
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Goldsworth Park
How far is Goldsworth Park from London?
About 24 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van come to Goldsworth Park?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Goldsworth Park is within our area and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Events we cater in Goldsworth Park
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Goldsworth Park book the van for occasions like:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that Woking station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Build in time for delays
- Let us know of any allergies
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Also in Goldsworth Park
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Wake catering near Goldsworth Park
Goldsworth Park is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. For a wake in Goldsworth Park, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Goldsworth Park is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives driving in can use the A324 to reach Goldsworth Park.
We serve wakes across GU21 and GU22. We can serve a wake on streets such as Elm Road, Well Lane and Bury Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the A324, Goldsworth Park is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Goldsworth Park, we also cover Woking (1 mile east), St John's (1 mile south-west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (0.9 miles east) and Woking Community Hospital (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Goldsworth Park include Woking High School (0.8 miles north-east) and Hoe Valley School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- 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