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Funeral and Wake Catering in Normandy
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Normandy.
- Pub wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Normandy?
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Normandy
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it is celebrations of life and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Normandy, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Towns and villages near Normandy
More for events in Normandy
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Questions from Normandy
Do you come out to small places like Normandy?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Normandy close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van come to Normandy?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Normandy and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. A wake in Normandy in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Normandy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Normandy
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
These are some of the bookings we take around Normandy:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at Church of St Mark often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Arranging a wake in Normandy
Normandy is about 4 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wake in Normandy, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Normandy is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Wanborough station, about 0.7 miles south.
Anywhere in GU3, we can bring the van to you. From Manor Farm Close, Guildford Road and Milton Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Willey Green (1 mile east), Flexford (1 mile south), Christmas Pie (1 mile south), Wyke (1 mile west) and Wanborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (6 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north-west), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (13 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Ash Museum (2.1 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (2.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
- Nearby, you will find Duke of Normandy pub (0.5 miles east)
- 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