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Funeral and Wake Catering for Mayes Green events
Funeral and wake catering in Mayes Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Mayes Green events
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
About our funeral and wake catering in Mayes Green
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Typical bookings include memorial events and anniversaries and memorial gatherings, with mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a wake near Mayes Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Plan for a few extra people
- Plan seating for older guests
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups usually 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.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Mayes Green
Can the van park in Wallis Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Mayes Green?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Mayes Green:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wake catering near Mayes Green
Mayes Green is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Mayes Green and nearby villages. Mayes Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Ockley station is about 2.9 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Mayes Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Walliswood (1 mile south), Ewhurst Green (1 mile west), Ewhurst (2 miles west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south) and Pitland Street (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (4.2 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Scarlett Arms Public House (0.7 miles south)
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Mayes Green is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day 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
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Mayes Green? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Mayes Green and across Surrey
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
- 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