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Funeral and Wake Catering for Rowly events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Rowly and across Surrey.
- Life celebrations
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering in Rowly
Wake catering near Rowly
Rowly is about 7 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Wakes in Rowly are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Rowly, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in GU6 and GU5, we just need to know where the van can park. From Guildford Road, Strathavon Close and Smithwood Avenue or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Rowly we cover include Stroud Common (1 mile north), Elmbridge Village (1 mile south), Grafham (2 miles west), Shamley Green (2 miles north-west) and Birtley Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Horley (15 miles east), Farnham (13 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (5.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Lower Lake and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Rowly
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater pub wakes and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
Near Rowly, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rowly?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Rowly
Other occasions in Rowly
Rowly questions
Could you trade in Cucknell's Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Rowly too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you cover Rowly?
Yes, we do. Rowly is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Occasions we serve in Rowly
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
If relatives are coming by rail, Chilworth station is about 3.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
For event organisers in Rowly
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In winter, it is dark in Rowly by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. 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 is fried on the spot.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Build in time for delays
We start when you give the word.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
- 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