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Funeral and Wake Catering in Loxhill
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Loxhill.
- Pub wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
A chip van near Loxhill
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Plan for a few extra people
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall has an urn
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Loxhill
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. For pub wakes and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
Near Loxhill, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Common questions in Loxhill
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Loxhill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Arranging a wake in Loxhill
Loxhill is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Loxhill and nearby villages. We cover 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Witley station is about 3.5 miles away. Loxhill is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in GU8, we can bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Hascombe (1 mile north), Dunsfold (1 mile south), Elmbridge Village (2 miles east), Grafham (2 miles north-east) and Thorncombe Street (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east) and Frimley (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse Public House (0.7 miles north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Loxhill?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Loxhill
- We cover Loxhill and the whole of Surrey
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
Also in Loxhill
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Loxhill
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Loxhill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Late-December sunset in Loxhill is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and 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 serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
- 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