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Funeral and Wake Catering for Penton Hook events
Funeral and wake catering in Penton Hook: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Penton Hook?
Funeral and wake catering in Penton Hook, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and small family memorials.
For a wake near Penton Hook, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Penton Hook: halls, homes and travel
Penton Hook is about 2 miles south of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. Around Penton Hook, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Penton Hook is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Penton Hook to Guildford (12 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Chertsey station, about 1.5 miles south.
Wakes anywhere in KT16 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on Midway Avenue, Bourne Avenue and Albert Avenue or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Thorpe (1 mile west), Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles north), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-west), Thorpe Green (2 miles west) and Stroude (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Runnymede Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Penton Hook includes Fleet Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (1.1 miles west) and The Matthew Arnold School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles east)
Common questions in Penton Hook
What’s the nearest station to Penton Hook?
Chertsey station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Can the van park in Penton Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Places near Penton Hook
What else we do in Penton Hook
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Late-December sunset in Penton Hook is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Penton Hook? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Penton Hook
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Penton Hook book the van for events such as:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Penton Hook hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
Remember the journey from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
What affects the price in Penton Hook
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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