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Funeral and Wake Catering for Sunnymeads events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Sunnymeads.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Sunnymeads?
Arranging a wake in Sunnymeads
Sunnymeads is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Surrey. From the centre of Sunnymeads to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Sunnymeads is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Sunnymeads to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as SS Peter and Andrew's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We serve wakes across TW19, SL4 and SL3 and the streets around it. From The Avenue, Park Avenue and Welley Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For wakes just outside Sunnymeads, we cover Wraysbury (1 mile south), Horton (1 mile east), Old Windsor (1 mile south-west), Brands Hill (1 mile north-east) and Datchet (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (2.2 miles west) and Windsor Castle (2.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Sunnymeads include Churchmead School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Perserverance Public House (0.8 miles south)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Sunnymeads
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include a wake at the family home and memorial gatherings, with cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Sunnymeads, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Occasions we serve in Sunnymeads
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at venues
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sunnymeads station is in Sunnymeads itself.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Common questions in Sunnymeads
Do you come out to small places like Sunnymeads?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at SS Peter and Andrew's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Sunnymeads?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you cover Sunnymeads?
Yes, we do. Sunnymeads is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Also near Sunnymeads
Other occasions in Sunnymeads
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Sunnymeads stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
For event organisers in Sunnymeads
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Keep the serving time flexible
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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