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Funeral and wake catering in Ockham, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Ockham and the surrounding area.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Anniversary memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Ockham
Funeral and wake catering in Ockham, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Whether it is family meals after the service and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
Near Ockham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ockham
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Ockham
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
For a service at a church like All Saints' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Ockham is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Ockham hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Ockham
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Ockham close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to Ockham?
We do. We serve events in Ockham and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan for a few extra people
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Check the hall has an urn
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Arranging a wake in Ockham
Ockham is about 5 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. From the centre of Ockham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Ockham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ockham to Guildford (6 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Horsley station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ockham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across GU23. From Alms Heath, Ockham Lane and School Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in West Horsley (2 miles south), Ripley (2 miles west), East Horsley (2 miles south-east), Effingham (3 miles south-east) and East Clandon (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.5 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.4 miles west). Within reach you will find Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local pubs include The Black Swan pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Places near Ockham
Other occasions in Ockham
- 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