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Funeral and wake catering in Hatchford, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Hatchford.
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
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Funeral and wake catering in Hatchford, fried fresh
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at venues and gatherings after the committal, with cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Hatchford, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to Hatchford
Other occasions in Hatchford
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Late-December sunset in Hatchford is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Hatchford?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
In Hatchford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Effingham Junction station, about 1.3 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hatchford: halls, homes and travel
Hatchford is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hatchford. We serve 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Hatchford is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in KT11, we can fry fresh for your guests. We also bring the van to wakes in Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (1 mile west), Downside (1 mile east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Byfleet (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.7 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Swan pub (within half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
FAQs for Hatchford
Can the van go 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.
Is Hatchford close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
- 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