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Funeral and Wake Catering in Lyne
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 Lyne.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
Book the van in Lyne
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall has an urn
- Plan for a few extra people
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Funeral and wake catering in Lyne, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and a wake at the family home.
Near Lyne, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Events we cater in Lyne
It suits all ages.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For a service at a church like Church of Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- How late numbers can change
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Sunset in Lyne is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Lyne and across Surrey
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
See our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
For event organisers in Lyne
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Lyne questions
Do you come out to small places like Lyne?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Lyne?
The closest is Chertsey station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Lyne?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Lyne: halls, homes and travel
Lyne is about 3 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. Lyne is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lyne to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Chertsey station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the KT16 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Almners Road, Pantiles Close and Lyne Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Chertsey (1 mile east), Trumps Green (2 miles west), Ottershaw (2 miles south), Stonehill (2 miles south-west) and Row Town (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (5 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles east), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (3.3 miles north) and St. Peter's Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find St Ann's Hill and St Ann's Lake.
- Local schools include White Lodge Children's Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Salesian School (0.9 miles south-east)
Other occasions in Lyne
- 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