Surrey · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Ockley
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Ockley.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering for Ockley events
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ockley
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at a village hall or club and remembrance gatherings, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Ockley, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Ockley
Do you come out to small places like Ockley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Ockley close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
See our pricing or the cost guide.
After a funeral in Ockley
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. Tell us where your wake in Ockley will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For a service at a church like St John's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Ockley; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RH5, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ockley include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. A wake in Ockley in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Who books funeral and wake catering in Ockley?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, Ockley station is about 1.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Where the van can park in Ockley
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Ockley
More for events in Ockley
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Mention allergies you know about
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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