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Funeral and Wake Catering in Munstead Heath
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Munstead Heath.
- Celebrations of life
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
A chip van near Munstead Heath
How our funeral and wake catering works in Munstead Heath
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it is small family memorials and wakes at church halls and clubs, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In rural Munstead Heath, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let us know of any allergies
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Munstead Heath
- Events in Munstead Heath and across Surrey
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
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 typically 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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Munstead Heath: halls, homes and travel
Munstead Heath is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For wakes in Munstead Heath, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Munstead Heath. Munstead Heath is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
If relatives are coming by rail, Godalming station is about 1.5 miles away. Munstead Heath is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in GU8 start with a parking spot for the van. Other places close to Munstead Heath we cover include Thorncombe Street (1 mile east), Hascombe (2 miles south-east), Birtley Green (2 miles east), Bramley (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Milford Hospital (1.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Schools near Munstead Heath include Godalming College (1 mile west) and St Hilary's School (1.3 miles north-west)
Where the van can park in Munstead Heath
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In winter, it’s dark in Munstead Heath by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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FAQs for Munstead Heath
Can you serve after a service at St John the Baptist Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Munstead Heath?
The closest is Godalming station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Nearby places to Munstead Heath
Other occasions in Munstead Heath
- 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