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Funeral and Wake Catering for Old Dean events
Funeral and wake catering in Old Dean: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Old Dean
About our funeral and wake catering in Old Dean
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at venues and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, serving haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
For a wake in a place like Old Dean, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In winter, it is dark in Old Dean by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Old Dean? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Old Dean: halls, homes and travel
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. People in Old Dean book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Old Dean is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Old Dean to Guildford (9 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Camberley station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
For wakes in GU15 and GU19, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Old Dean we cover include Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Dean include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include Pine Ridge Infant School (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer pub (under half a mile south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Old Dean?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Old Dean and the whole of Surrey
- All the chip-shop extras
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow a little extra
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Other occasions in Old Dean
Old Dean questions
Which station is closest to Old Dean?
Camberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at St Martin's Church: can you come?
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. Send us the address.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
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 you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Old Dean?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Families holding a service at St Martin's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Old Dean
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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