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Funeral and wake catering in Haslemere, Surrey
Funeral and wake catering in Haslemere: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Haslemere
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In winter, it is dark in Haslemere 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Haslemere
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Typical bookings include scattering of ashes gatherings and celebrations of life, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a wake in a place like Haslemere, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Nearby places to Haslemere
What else we do in Haslemere
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Perfect for your wake in Haslemere
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For a service at a church like Church of St Christopher, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We serve when people are ready.
A table of photos helps people talk.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Haslemere
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Haslemere
Is Haslemere close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Do you cover Haslemere?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Haslemere and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Haslemere: halls, homes and travel
Haslemere is about 11 miles south of Aldershot, in Surrey. People in Haslemere book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Haslemere is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Haslemere to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
For family travelling by train, there’s a station right in Haslemere: Haslemere station. With the A286 and A287 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Haslemere. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Haslemere, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the GU27 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road, High Street and Longdene Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A286 and A287, Haslemere is simple for us to get to for your wake. Other places close to Haslemere we cover include Shottermill (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Hammer (1 mile west), Bramshott Chase (2 miles north-west) and Kingsley Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (11 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (8 miles north-east) and Farncombe (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Upper Lake and Lynchmere Commons.
- Schools near Haslemere include Royal School Haslemere (1.2 miles north) and Woolmer Hill School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
- 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