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Funeral and wake catering in Runfold, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Runfold.
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Runfold
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. We are often asked to cater a wake at the family home and remembrance gatherings, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Runfold, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Occasions we serve in Runfold
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as The Church of the Good Shepherd, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Runfold questions
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.
Which station is closest to Runfold?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
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.
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 tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Can the van come to Runfold?
We do. We serve events in Runfold and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Late-December sunset in Runfold is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Runfold
Also in Runfold
Runfold: halls, homes and travel
Runfold is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU10, we can bring the van to you. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Runfold can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park. For family travelling by train, Farnham station is about 1.7 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Runfold; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over the GU10 and GU9 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Greenacres, Crooksbury Road and Compton Way, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Compton (1 mile west), The Sands (1 mile east), Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north) and Seale (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Farnham Castle (2.2 miles west) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (1.4 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The number of meals
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Runfold, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
Remember the journey from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
- 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