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Funeral and Wake Catering in Thorpe Green
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 Thorpe Green.
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Book the van in Thorpe Green
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Funeral and wake catering in Thorpe Green, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. We are frequently asked to cater pub wakes and celebrations of life, with sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
Near Thorpe Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Summer evenings in Thorpe Green stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
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.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Thorpe Green?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Thorpe Green
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Thorpe Green and across Surrey
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
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What else we do in Thorpe Green
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Common questions in Thorpe Green
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Riverside Walk?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Events we cater in Thorpe Green
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Virginia Water station is about 0.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
After a funeral in Thorpe Green
Thorpe Green is about 2 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. For a wake in Thorpe Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Thorpe Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in GU25 and TW20 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your wake is on Green Road and Sandhills Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Thorpe Green we cover include Thorpe (1 mile north-east), Stroude (1 mile north-west), Virginia Water (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Thorpe Green include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include The American School In England (0.7 miles north-east) and Salesian School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Rose And Crown Public House (less than half a mile south-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