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Funeral and Wake Catering in Holmbury St Mary
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Holmbury St Mary? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Holmbury St Mary
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Holmbury St Mary; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Holmbury St Mary
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. We serve gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for anniversary memorials and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake near Holmbury St Mary, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Holmbury St Mary
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at St Mary The Virgins Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Towns and villages near Holmbury St Mary
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What affects the price in Holmbury St Mary
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Wake catering near Holmbury St Mary
Holmbury St Mary is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Holmbury St Mary as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Holmbury St Mary to Guildford (8 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 2.1 miles north-west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Holmbury St Mary; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5. Whether your wake is on Horsham Road and Felday Glade or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Pitland Street (1 mile south), Peaslake (1 mile west), Farley Green (3 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Abinger Castle (0.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
- Nearby schools include Peaslake Free School (1.1 miles west) and Hurtwood House (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Volunteer pub (0.6 miles north)
Common questions in Holmbury St Mary
Is Holmbury St Mary too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary The Virgins Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What if we do not know numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Holmbury St Mary?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Holmbury St Mary
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Holmbury St Mary and across Surrey
- A quote that spells everything out
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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