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Funeral and wake catering in Oxshott, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Oxshott and the surrounding area.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
A chip van near Oxshott
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Oxshott
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We’re often asked to cater small family memorials and memorial events and anniversaries, serving mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips.
Around Oxshott, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
FAQs for Oxshott
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Oxshott close to London?
About 16 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Wakes in Oxshott: venues and practical details
Oxshott is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Whether your wake is in the middle of Oxshott or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Oxshott to Guildford (11 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Andrew's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Oxshott, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the KT22, KT11 and KT10 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Oakshade Road and Silverdale Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Pachesham Park (1 mile south-east), Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles east), Cobham (2 miles west) and Claygate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (4 miles east), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (10 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Elmbridge Museum (2.6 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Oxshott includes Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
- Local schools include Danes Hill School (within half a mile south) and Therfield School (2 miles south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Oxshott?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Oxshott, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Oxshott has its own station, Oxshott station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Oxshott is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Nearby places to Oxshott
What else we do in Oxshott
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’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ensure older relatives can sit
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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