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Funeral and wake catering in Hog Hatch, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Hog Hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
Book the van in Hog Hatch
Wakes in Hog Hatch: venues and practical details
Hog Hatch is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Hog Hatch as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Hog Hatch is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mark the Evangelist Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We serve wakes across GU9 and the streets around it. From Coniston Drive, Dukes Walk and Folly Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Hog Hatch we cover include Ewshot (1 mile north-west), Dora's Green (1 mile west), Warren Corner (1 mile west), Dippenhall (2 miles south-west) and Redlands (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near Hog Hatch include Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Local schools include Farnham Heath End School (1.1 miles east)
Funeral and wake catering in Hog Hatch, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for a tribute meal and scattering of ashes gatherings.
For a wake in a place like Hog Hatch, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Hog Hatch?
It works for everyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
Questions from Hog Hatch
How far is Hog Hatch from London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Hog Hatch?
Farnham station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we are available.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you cover Hog Hatch?
We do. We serve events in Hog Hatch and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Hog Hatch, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Nearby places to Hog Hatch
Also in Hog Hatch
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 normally simpler.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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