Surrey · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hambledon, Surrey
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Hambledon and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in Hambledon?
Funeral and wake catering in Hambledon, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Whether it is memorial events and anniversaries and life celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
In rural Hambledon, home or the hall is usual. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Wake catering near Hambledon
Hambledon is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Hambledon is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
After a service at Hambledon Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hambledon, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8. Local streets include Vann Lane, Maltlhouse Lane and Warren Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Wormley (1 mile west), Sandhills (1 mile west), Chiddingfold (2 miles south), Hydestile (2 miles north) and Enton Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (3.5 miles north) and Milford Hospital (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Rodborough (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Merry Harriers Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In Hambledon, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Questions from Hambledon
Do you come out to small places like Hambledon?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Hambledon
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- 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