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Funeral and Wake Catering in Hammer
Funeral and wake catering in Hammer: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering in Hammer
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Funeral and wake catering in Hammer, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary memorials and small family memorials.
For a wake near Hammer, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Nearby places to Hammer
What else we do in Hammer
Perfect for your wake in Hammer
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
These are some of the bookings we take around Hammer:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
For a service at a church like St. Stephen's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In winter, it’s dark in Hammer by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Hammer questions
How far is Hammer from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at St. Stephen's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
For event organisers in Hammer
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
After a funeral in Hammer
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wake in Hammer, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Haslemere station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station. Hammer is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Surrey takes in GU27, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby schools include Camelsdale Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile west)
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Hammer hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- 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