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Funeral and Wake Catering in Shamley Green
Funeral and wake catering in Shamley Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Shamley Green
About our funeral and wake catering in Shamley Green
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater a wake at the family home and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake near Shamley Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Shamley Green?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shamley Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Chilworth station is about 2.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Shamley Green; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Wakes in Shamley Green: venues and practical details
Shamley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in the GU5 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Shamley Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Shamley Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over the GU5 postcode area and the streets around it. From Sweetwater Lane, Sweetwater Close and Garden Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Shamley Green we cover include Birtley Green (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile south-east), Wonersh (1 mile north-west), Grafham (1 mile south) and Bramley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shamley Green include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Inn (under half a mile east)
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Common questions in Shamley Green
Can the van park in Cucknell's Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Shamley Green close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Also near Shamley Green
More for events in Shamley Green
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shamley Green?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
- 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