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Funeral and Wake Catering for Stroud Common events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Stroud Common.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Stroud Common events
About our funeral and wake catering in Stroud Common
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Whether it is scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a wake near Stroud Common, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Stroud Common and the whole of Surrey
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
For event organisers in Stroud Common
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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FAQs for Stroud Common
Could you trade in Cucknell's Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Stroud Common?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like Christ Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
The process
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Stroud Common; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We start when you give the word.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Stroud Common: halls, homes and travel
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. In and around Stroud Common, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Stroud Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Chilworth station is about 2.7 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stroud Common, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in GU5, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Stroud Lane and Church Hill, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Stroud Common we cover include Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Stroud Common includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Pubs nearby include Bricklayers Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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