Surrey · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Jacobs Well
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Jacobs Well? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Jacobs Well events
Funeral and wake catering in Jacobs Well, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for scattering of ashes gatherings and pub wakes.
Near Jacobs Well, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Jacobs Well
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Also near Jacobs Well
What else we do in Jacobs Well
Wakes in Jacobs Well: venues and practical details
Jacobs Well is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Jacobs Well to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For family travelling by train, Worplesdon station is about 1.5 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Jacobs Well, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in GU4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Douglas Close, Barnett Row and Queenhythe Crescent or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Bellfields (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile north-east), Burpham (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile south-west) and Pyle Hill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (3 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The Peacocks (3.6 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Jacobs Well includes Silent Pool and Littlefield Common.
- Schools near Jacobs Well include Pond Meadow School (0.9 miles south-west) and Christ's College (1 mile south-west)
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In winter, it’s dark in Jacobs Well by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Jacobs Well? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Remember the journey from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What affects the price in Jacobs Well
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Jacobs Well
How far is Jacobs Well from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Jacobs Well too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you cover Jacobs Well?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Jacobs Well. To check your date, use our quote form.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
- 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