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Funeral and Wake Catering in Hurtmore
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Hurtmore.
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Hurtmore
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hurtmore?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Hurtmore hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hurtmore
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it’s wakes at venues and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Hurtmore, wakes are often 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.
Hurtmore questions
Could you trade in Middlebriars Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Hurtmore from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What affects the price in Hurtmore
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In summer, a wake in Hurtmore has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Arranging a wake in Hurtmore
Hurtmore is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU7, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Godalming station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Hurtmore is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the GU7 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Hurtmore Road, Hurtmore Chase and Northway or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Hurtmore, we also cover Compton (1 mile north), Binscombe (1 mile east), Shackleford (1 mile west), Littleton (2 miles north-east) and Puttenham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Milford Hospital (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include Loseley Fields Primary School (1 mile east) and Broadwater School (1.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.8 miles north)
Towns and villages near Hurtmore
Other occasions in Hurtmore
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Who books funeral and wake catering in Hurtmore?
It works for everyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Hurtmore, people book us for occasions like:
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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