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Funeral and Wake Catering for Mousehill events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Mousehill and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Mousehill events
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Mousehill
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. For a favourite meal in someone’s memory and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
In rural Mousehill, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In winter, it is dark in Mousehill by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Mousehill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Also near Mousehill
Other occasions in Mousehill
Wake catering near Mousehill
Mousehill is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wake in Mousehill, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Mousehill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
For a service at a church like St John the Evangelist's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Mousehill is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in GU8, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Green Lane, The Cedars and Moushill Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Milford (1 mile north-east), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east), Witley (1 mile south) and Tuesley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (1.1 miles east) and Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Mousehill include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Rodborough (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Lion pub (less than half a mile north)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Perfect for your wake in Mousehill
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
In Mousehill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Milford (Surrey) station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What affects the price in Mousehill
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Mousehill
Is Mousehill close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Mousehill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
- 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