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Funeral and Wake Catering for Sunbury-on-Thames events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Sunbury-on-Thames.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Sunbury-on-Thames events
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Sunbury-on-Thames
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include pub wakes and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, with gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake in Sunbury-on-Thames, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps, with parking for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Sunbury-on-Thames?
It’s one less thing to organise.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sunbury-on-Thames and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
Families holding a service at St Saviour frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
Places near Sunbury-on-Thames
What else we do in Sunbury-on-Thames
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall has an urn
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
After a funeral in Sunbury-on-Thames
Sunbury-on-Thames is about 7 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Sunbury-on-Thames and the surrounding area. Sunbury-on-Thames is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sunbury-on-Thames to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, there’s a station right in Sunbury-on-Thames: Sunbury station. With the A244 and A308 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Sunbury-on-Thames.
This part of Surrey takes in TW16. We can serve a wake on streets such as Station Road, The Ridings and Ravenscourt, wherever the van can park. Sunbury-on-Thames sits on or near the A244 and A308, which makes travel to your wake easy. We also bring the van to wakes in Upper Halliford (1 mile south-west), Charlton (1 mile west), Ashford Common (1 mile north-west), Hounslow (1 mile north) and Littleton Common (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (15 miles south-west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (8 miles south-east) and Egham (6 miles west).
A little further out are Kempton Steam Museum (1 mile north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include St Paul's Catholic College (less than half a mile north-east) and Sunbury Manor School (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Three Fishes Public House (0.6 miles south)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Sunbury-on-Thames
How far is Sunbury-on-Thames from London?
About 15 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at St Saviour?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Sunbury-on-Thames
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Late-December sunset in Sunbury-on-Thames is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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- 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