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Funeral and wake catering in Onslow Village, Surrey
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Onslow Village and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Pub wakes
Planning an event in Onslow Village?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Onslow Village
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and remembrance gatherings.
For a wake in a place like Onslow Village, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In summer, a wake in Onslow Village has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
For event organisers in Onslow Village
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Other occasions in Onslow Village
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow a little extra
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Onslow Village
Can you serve after a service at All Saints' Church?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Onslow Village?
Guildford station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will tell you right away whether we’re available.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Occasions we serve in Onslow Village
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
In Onslow Village and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints' Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Wakes in Onslow Village: venues and practical details
Onslow Village is about 2 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Onslow Village to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Onslow Village is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
For family travelling by train, Guildford station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station. Relatives driving in can use the A31 to reach Onslow Village. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Onslow Village, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in GU2 and GU3, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a wake at a home on Gill Avenue, Farnham Road and Orchard Road, wherever the van can park. With the A31 close by, Onslow Village is easy for us to reach for your wake. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Littleton (1 mile south), Wood Street Village (2 miles north-west), Compton (2 miles south-west), Binscombe (2 miles south) and Fairlands (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (6 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (14 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (1.3 miles east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include Guildford County School (0.7 miles east) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.1 miles east)
- 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