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Funeral and Wake Catering in Knaphill
Funeral and wake catering in Knaphill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Knaphill events
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
- Make sure older relatives can sit
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Knaphill
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Whether it is anniversary memorials and small family memorials, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Around Knaphill, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
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Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In Knaphill, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Events we cater in Knaphill
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Knaphill book the van for occasions like:
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
After a service at St Hugh of Lincoln's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
What affects the price in Knaphill
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
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.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Events in Knaphill and across Surrey
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Knaphill
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Arranging a wake in Knaphill
Knaphill is about 2 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Knaphill and nearby villages. Knaphill is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Brookwood station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
We take the van to wakes all over the GU21 and GU24 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as Wood Lane, High Street and Barnby Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Bisley (1 mile north-west), Sheet's Heath (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile north), Brookwood (1 mile south-west) and Penny Pot (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Peacocks (2.5 miles east) and Brookwood Hospital (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Knaphill include Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Anchor Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Knaphill: your questions answered
Is Knaphill close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park in Brookwood Lye?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Do you come to Knaphill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Knaphill is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
- 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