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Funeral and wake catering in Linchmere, Surrey
Funeral and wake catering in Linchmere: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
A chip van near Linchmere
Funeral and wake catering in Linchmere, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include remembering a loved one’s favourite food and wakes at home, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In rural Linchmere, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Where the van can park in Linchmere
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Linchmere
Other occasions in Linchmere
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Linchmere and the whole of Surrey
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. A wake in Linchmere in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Wake catering near Linchmere
Linchmere is about 9 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Surrey. Linchmere is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Linchmere to Guildford (15 miles away).
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Linchmere is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across GU27 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover wakes in Hammer Bottom (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (1 mile north-east), Hammer (1 mile north-east), Shottermill (2 miles north-east) and Bramshott Chase (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (12 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Prince of Wales pub (0.9 miles north)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Linchmere, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Events we cater in Linchmere
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Linchmere, people book us for events such as:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Relatives arriving by train should know that Liphook station, about 1.4 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Plan seating for older guests
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We serve when people are ready.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Questions from Linchmere
Is Linchmere close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Is Linchmere too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
- 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