Surrey · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Sheerwater
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Sheerwater.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Planning an event in Sheerwater?
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Sheerwater; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Sheerwater
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. For wakes at home and memorial events and anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Sheerwater, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. 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.
Why Sheerwater hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Surrey, including Sheerwater
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your wake in Sheerwater
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sheerwater and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that West Byfleet station is about 1.1 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Sheerwater, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow for the service running over
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask the venue about the van
- Have chairs for those who need them
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Arranging a wake in Sheerwater
Sheerwater is about 2 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. For a wake in Sheerwater, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Sheerwater. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Sheerwater to Guildford (6 miles away).
After a service at St. Michaels Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in GU21, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Dartmouth Avenue, Dartmouth Green and Pine Grove or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Pyrford (1 mile south-east), Woodham (1 mile north-east), West Byfleet (1 mile east), Horsell (1 mile west) and Pyrford Village (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
A little further out are Woking Community Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and The Hockey Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sheerwater include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Schools near Sheerwater include The Bishop David Brown School (under half a mile north-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (less than half a mile north-east)
Questions from Sheerwater
Can you serve after a service at St. Michaels Church?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Sheerwater?
West Byfleet station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you come to Sheerwater?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Sheerwater. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Places near Sheerwater
What else we do in Sheerwater
- 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