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Funeral and Wake Catering for Nutcombe events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Nutcombe and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering for Nutcombe events
Funeral and wake catering in Nutcombe, fried fresh
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We’re frequently asked to cater village hall wakes and gatherings after scattering ashes, with pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
For a wake near Nutcombe, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Common questions in Nutcombe
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Luke?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Nutcombe hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Nutcombe and across Surrey
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Nutcombe
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Nutcombe, people book us for occasions like:
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow a little extra
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask the venue about the van
- Check the hall has an urn
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Places near Nutcombe
Other occasions in Nutcombe
Space, access and the venue
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:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Nutcombe; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Nutcombe
Nutcombe is about 8 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Nutcombe as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 395 places in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Nutcombe to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Luke often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Nutcombe is within about a mile of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the GU26 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Hazel Grove, Nutcombe Lane and High Pitfold; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Hindhead (1 mile north), Grayshott (1 mile north-west), Beacon Hill (2 miles north), Whitmoor Vale (2 miles north-west) and Green Cross (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-east), Farnham (8 miles north), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (1.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
- Schools near Nutcombe include Woolmer Hill School (0.7 miles south-west) and Shottermill Junior School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox & Pelican pub (0.7 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Nutcombe
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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