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Funeral and wake catering in Hythe End, Surrey
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Hythe End and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
Book the van in Hythe End
Arranging a wake in Hythe End
Hythe End is about 1 mile north of Egham, in Surrey. Anywhere in TW19, we can fry fresh for your guests. Hythe End is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hythe End to Guildford (14 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Wraysbury station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre.
For wakes in TW19, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Feathers Lane, Sarsby Drive and Mafeking Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Hythe End we cover include Egham (1 mile south), Wraysbury (1 mile north-west), Egham Hythe (1 mile south-east), Englefield Green (2 miles south-west) and Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south), Woking (9 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Ashford Hospital (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Manorcroft Primary School (1.1 miles south) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion Public House (0.9 miles south)
Funeral and wake catering in Hythe End, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. We serve gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater a tribute meal and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
For a wake near Hythe End, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Hythe End hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Hythe End is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Events we cater in Hythe End
It is one less thing to organise.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Hythe End, people book us for events such as:
- Pub wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at St John's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Towns and villages near Hythe End
Also in Hythe End
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Hythe End: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at St John's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Hythe End close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Where the van can park in Hythe End
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- 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