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Funeral and wake catering in Shere, Surrey
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Shere and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering in Shere
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Shere
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. We are frequently asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, serving gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Shere, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Perfect for your wake in Shere
It suits all ages.
Whatever the occasion in Shere, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Gomshall station, about 1.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Shere; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Shere? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Shere
More for events in Shere
Wake catering near Shere
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Shere is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Shere is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Families holding a service at The Church of St James frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Shere is within about a mile of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in GU5, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Shere Museum (within half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shere include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Questions from Shere
Is Shere close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Allow for the service running over
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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