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Funeral and wake catering in Old Woking, Surrey
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Old Woking? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Old Woking events
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
About our funeral and wake catering in Old Woking
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it’s small family memorials and life celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Old Woking, home or the hall is usual. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Also near Old Woking
Also in Old Woking
Arranging a wake in Old Woking
Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. For wakes in Old Woking, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at St Peter's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Old Woking, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in GU22 and GU23. Streets in the area include Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Old Woking, we also cover Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
A little further out are The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (0.6 miles north-west) and St John the Baptist School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The New Inn (0.6 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. A wake in Old Woking in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Old Woking? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Old Woking?
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Old Woking, people book us for events such as:
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Woking station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan seating for older guests
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Questions from Old Woking
What’s the nearest station to Old Woking?
The closest is Woking station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come to Old Woking?
We do. We serve events in Old Woking and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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