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Funeral and Wake Catering for Pitch Place events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Pitch Place and across Surrey.
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Pitch Place?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Pitch Place
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and gatherings at home after a funeral.
Near Pitch Place, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Pitch Place. In summer, a wake in Pitch Place has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Pitch Place
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Pitch Place from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Pitch Place: halls, homes and travel
Pitch Place is about 5 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. From the centre of Pitch Place to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Pitch Place to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Witley station, about 3.6 miles east. Pitch Place is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in GU8, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Thursley (1 mile east), Rushmoor (1 mile north-west), Green Cross (2 miles south-west), Beacon Hill (2 miles south-west) and Tilford Common (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Pitch Place include Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Horseshoes pub (0.7 miles east)
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What affects the price in Pitch Place
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Pitch Place?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Family meals after the service
After a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- We cover Pitch Place and the whole of Surrey
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan seating for older guests
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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