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Funeral and wake catering in Grafham, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Grafham.
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A chip van near Grafham
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Grafham
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For small family memorials and pub wakes, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
Near Grafham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Events we cater in Grafham
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Grafham, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Chilworth station, roughly 3.5 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Grafham; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Grafham
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Grafham? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
More for events in Grafham
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Grafham hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Grafham: halls, homes and travel
Grafham is about 6 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your wake is in the middle of Grafham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Grafham to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Grafham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in GU5, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. For wakes just outside Grafham, we cover Birtley Green (1 mile north), Shamley Green (1 mile north), Thorncombe Street (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile north-east) and Rowly (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Dorking (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Godalming Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.9 miles north). The countryside around Grafham includes St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Lower Lake.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Grafham
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Grafham from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Grafham.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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