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Funeral and Wake Catering in Shortheath
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Shortheath and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
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About our funeral and wake catering in Shortheath
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. We’re frequently asked to cater a wake at the family home and memorial events and anniversaries, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In rural Shortheath, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Common questions in Shortheath
How far is Shortheath from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Shortheath too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we’re available.
Do you come to Shortheath?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Shortheath is within our area and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Nearby places to Shortheath
What else we do in Shortheath
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why Shortheath hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Shortheath and across Surrey
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In winter, it is dark in Shortheath by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What affects the price in Shortheath
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask the venue about the van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Shortheath
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Perfect for your wake in Shortheath
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
In Shortheath and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at St Peter's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Wake catering near Shortheath
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether your wake is in the middle of Shortheath or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Shortheath is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Shortheath to Guildford (11 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Farnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Shortheath is on or near the B3384, handy for relatives driving in. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Shortheath; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in GU9 and GU10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the B3384, Shortheath is easy for us to reach for your wake. We also bring the van to wakes in Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Shortheath include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.
- Schools near Shortheath include Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west) and Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (0.5 miles west)
- 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