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Funeral and Wake Catering for Mimbridge events
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 Mimbridge.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Mimbridge?
Funeral and wake catering in Mimbridge, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for wakes at venues and life celebrations.
In rural Mimbridge, home or the hall is usual. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Allow for the service running over
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Common questions in Mimbridge
Do you come out to small places like Mimbridge?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Mimbridge.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we’re available.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Mimbridge
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Mimbridge hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Mimbridge and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Mimbridge
What else we do in Mimbridge
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Arranging a wake in Mimbridge
Mimbridge is about 2 miles north of Woking, in Surrey. For wakes in Mimbridge, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Mimbridge. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Mimbridge to Guildford (6 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Woking station, about 1.8 miles south-east. For a service at a church like Church of St Lawrence, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We serve wakes across GU24. We can serve a wake on streets such as Station Road, Philpot Lane and Mount Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A3046, Mimbridge is simple for us to get to with the van. Other places close to Mimbridge we cover include Horsell (1 mile south-east), Goldsworth Park (2 miles south), Woking (2 miles south), Stonehill (2 miles north-east) and St John's (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Chobham Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Horsell CofE Aided Junior School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers Public House (1 mile south)
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. A wake in Mimbridge in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Mimbridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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