Surrey · England
Funeral and wake catering in Gomshall, Surrey
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Gomshall? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering for Gomshall events
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements 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.
Funeral and wake catering in Gomshall, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and a tribute meal, with cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Near Gomshall, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Gomshall is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Gomshall: halls, homes and travel
Gomshall is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in the GU5 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Gomshall to Guildford (6 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Gomshall station serves Gomshall directly. Gomshall is within about a mile of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Surrey takes in GU5. That could mean a wake at a home on Station Road, High View and Queen Street, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Gomshall, we cover Shere (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile east), Hoe (1 mile south), Albury Heath (1 mile west) and Little London (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and Shere Museum (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Gomshall include Silent Pool and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby, you’ll find Black Horse pub (less than half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Perfect for your wake in Gomshall
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
These are some of the bookings we take around Gomshall:
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For a service at a church like The Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
FAQs for Gomshall
Could you trade in Colekitchen Down?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Gomshall too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Gomshall.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow for the service running over
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Places near Gomshall
Also in Gomshall
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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