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Funeral and wake catering in Hale, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Hale.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Hale events
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hale
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Typical bookings include scattering of ashes gatherings and memorial events and anniversaries, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Hale, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
After a funeral in Hale
Hale is about 1 mile north of Farnham, in Surrey. For wakes in Hale, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Hale is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hale to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as The Church of St John the Evangelist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Hale may suit, with the van in the car park.
We take the van to wakes all over the GU9 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Fairview Gardens, Farnborough Road and White Cottage Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Heath End (1 mile north), Weybourne (1 mile north-east), Upper Hale (1 mile north-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Museum of Farnham (1.4 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Hale includes Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Nearby schools include William Cobbett Primary School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Six Bells pub (0.5 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north) and Seale and Tongham (2.7 miles east)
Common questions in Hale
Can you serve after a service at The Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Hale too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Towns and villages near Hale
Other occasions in Hale
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Have chairs for those who need them
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
For event organisers in Hale
Parks, greens and streets normally 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 how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In winter, it’s dark in Hale by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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