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Funeral and wake catering in Milford, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Milford.
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
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About our funeral and wake catering in Milford
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and gatherings at home after a funeral.
For a wake in a place like Milford, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Arranging a wake in Milford
Milford is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. In and around Milford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Milford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Milford (Surrey) station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Milford; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Church Road, Upper Manor Road and Elmside or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Milford we cover include Mousehill (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east) and Lower Eashing (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1 mile east). Open spaces near Milford include Lower Lake and Frith Hill.
- Schools near Milford include Rodborough (0.6 miles south) and St Hilary's School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer evenings in Milford stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
What affects the price in Milford
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
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
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Milford, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Events we cater in Milford
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Milford:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as St John the Evangelist's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Places near Milford
What else we do in Milford
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
FAQs for Milford
How far is Milford from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Milford?
Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
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.
- 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