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Funeral and Wake Catering for Stroude events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Stroude and across Surrey.
- Pub wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Stroude
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Stroude
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Typical bookings include small family memorials and life celebrations, serving mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
In a small place like Stroude, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Late-December sunset in Stroude is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Stroude?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take in Stroude and Surrey:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
Families holding a service at Christ Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
After a funeral in Stroude
Stroude is about 1 mile south of Egham, in Surrey. Stroude is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Stroude is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Virginia Water station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in GU25 and TW20, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wake is on Edgell Close, Stroude Road and Whitehall Farm Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Virginia Water (1 mile south-west), Thorpe Green (1 mile south-east), Thorpe (1 mile east), Egham (1 mile north) and Englefield Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Peter's Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (1.1 miles east) and The Magna Carta School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Rose And Crown Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- We cover Stroude and the whole of Surrey
See how we price or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Nearby places to Stroude
What else we do in Stroude
Common questions in Stroude
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Stroude close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Stroude?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
- 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