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Funeral and wake catering in Green Cross, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Green Cross and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Green Cross
About our funeral and wake catering in Green Cross
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We’re frequently asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and village hall wakes, with cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Green Cross, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Green Cross?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
In Green Cross and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after the committal
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
For a service at a church like St John the Evangelist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Allow a little extra
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Green Cross
Is Green Cross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Green Cross?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Wake catering near Green Cross
Green Cross is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For wakes in Green Cross, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Green Cross is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 3.7 miles south-east. Green Cross is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area. Other places close to Green Cross we cover include Churt (1 mile west), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-west), Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Barford (1 mile south-west) and Crosswater (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Pubs nearby include Crossways Inn (0.7 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In winter, it’s dark in Green Cross by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Green Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Green Cross?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. 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. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Green Cross and the whole of Surrey
Towns and villages near Green Cross
More for events in Green Cross
- 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