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Funeral and Wake Catering in Littleton Common
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Littleton Common.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Littleton Common events
About our funeral and wake catering in Littleton Common
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and family meals after the service, serving pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Littleton Common, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Wakes in Littleton Common: venues and practical details
Littleton Common is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Surrey. Wakes in Littleton Common are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
After a service at Parish Church of St Matthew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in TW15 and TW17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Littleton Road, Cambridge Road and Cornerside or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Ashford Common (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (1.1 miles south-east) and Sunbury Manor School (1.1 miles east)
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. Summer evenings in Littleton Common stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Littleton Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Littleton Common
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
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Common questions in Littleton Common
Which station is closest to Littleton Common?
The closest is Upper Halliford station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is Littleton Common close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Events we cater in Littleton Common
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Littleton Common, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Upper Halliford station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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