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Funeral and Wake Catering for Rushmoor events
Funeral and wake catering in Rushmoor: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Rushmoor
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Build in time for delays
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Rushmoor
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include life celebrations and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Rushmoor, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price or the cost guide.
Places near Rushmoor
More for events in Rushmoor
Wake catering near Rushmoor
Rushmoor is about 4 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Rushmoor is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Rushmoor is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Rushmoor, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in GU10, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Sandy Lane, Lowicks Road and Tilford Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Rushmoor, we cover Tilford Common (1 mile north), Pitch Place (1 mile south-east), Crosswater (1 mile south-west), Thursley (2 miles east) and Green Cross (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Farnham Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Rushmoor include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include Bel And The Dragon-Churt pub (0.9 miles south)
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Rushmoor. Summer evenings in Rushmoor stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
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
Rushmoor: your questions answered
Is Rushmoor close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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 will follow the site rules.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Rushmoor?
It can be a fitting tribute.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Rushmoor:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
If relatives are coming by rail, Farnham station is about 4.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Rushmoor, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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