Surrey · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Hinchley Wood
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Hinchley Wood and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Planning an event in Hinchley Wood?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hinchley Wood
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. We’re often asked to cater family meals after the service and a tribute meal, with sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In Hinchley Wood, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Hinchley Wood hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Hinchley Wood
Could you trade in Stokes Field?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Hinchley Wood?
Hinchley Wood station, in Hinchley Wood itself.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
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.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hinchley Wood.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. A wake in Hinchley Wood in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Places near Hinchley Wood
Other occasions in Hinchley Wood
Arranging a wake in Hinchley Wood
Hinchley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Whether your wake is in the middle of Hinchley Wood or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Hinchley Wood Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Local halls and clubs near Hinchley Wood can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
This part of Surrey takes in KT10 and KT7, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Dorchester Close, Meadow Close and Manor Drive or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Hinchley Wood we cover include Weston Green (1 mile north-west), Thames Ditton (1 mile north), Ditton Hill (1 mile east), Long Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Claygate (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles east) and Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find The Lake and The Wood.
- Local schools include Hinchley Wood School (less than half a mile north-east) and Shrewsbury House School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Hinchley Wood?
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Hinchley Wood book the van for events such as:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
If relatives are coming by rail, Hinchley Wood station serves Hinchley Wood directly.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Allow for the service running over
- Mention allergies you know about
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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