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Funeral and Wake Catering in Hookwood
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 Hookwood.
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Planning an event in Hookwood?
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Hookwood, fried fresh
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. We are often asked to cater celebrations of life and gatherings after the committal, with mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Hookwood, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Hookwood?
It can be a fitting tribute.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
Relatives arriving by train should know that Horley station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Hookwood
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Surrey, including Hookwood
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In summer, a wake in Hookwood has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Places near Hookwood
What else we do in Hookwood
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
FAQs for Hookwood
Is Hookwood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
How do you handle 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.
Wake catering near Hookwood
Hookwood is about 1 mile south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wake in Hookwood, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Hookwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Bartholomew frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Hookwood is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in RH6, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Campbell Close, Mistley Gardens and Kennel Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Hookwood, we cover Horley (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (2 miles east), Tinsley Green (2 miles south-east), Langley Green (3 miles south) and Shipley Bridge (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (5 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.5 miles south) and Langley Green Hospital (2.6 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Black Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
- 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