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Funeral and Wake Catering for Shalford events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Shalford.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Book the van in Shalford
Funeral and wake catering in Shalford, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. We’re frequently asked to cater village hall wakes and a tribute meal, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Shalford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Shalford. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Surrey, including Shalford
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
What affects the price in Shalford
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
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.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
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. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow for the service running over
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Shalford: halls, homes and travel
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Shalford is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 395 places across Surrey.
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shalford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in GU4, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Station Road, The Street and Kings Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Shalford, we cover Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
- Nearby schools include St Catherine's School (1.1 miles south) and Broadwater School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile north-west)
Occasions we serve in Shalford
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
Relatives arriving by train should know that Shalford station is in Shalford itself.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Shalford
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Places near Shalford
Other occasions in Shalford
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Shalford questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In summer, a wake in Shalford has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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