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Funeral and wake catering in Shortfield Common, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Shortfield Common.
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Shortfield Common
Funeral and wake catering in Shortfield Common, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include village hall wakes and anniversary memorials, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Shortfield Common, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
After a funeral in Shortfield Common
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Shortfield Common and the surrounding area. Shortfield Common is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Farnham station is about 2.5 miles away. Shortfield Common is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU10, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Shortfield Common includes Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (2 miles north)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. 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 Shortfield Common hosts choose us
- Bookings across Surrey, including Shortfield Common
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Nearby places to Shortfield Common
What else we do in Shortfield Common
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Shortfield Common questions
What’s the nearest station to Shortfield Common?
Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Shortfield Common?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Shortfield Common:
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
Where the van can park in Shortfield Common
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Allow for the service running over
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan for a few extra people
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Have napkins and bins ready.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Late-December sunset in Shortfield Common is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in 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