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Funeral and Wake Catering in Thorpe
Funeral and wake catering in Thorpe: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Thorpe
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Thorpe
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Thorpe, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Thorpe: your questions answered
Can the van park in Penton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Is Thorpe close to London?
About 20 miles from central London.
Can the van come to Thorpe?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Thorpe and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Thorpe?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Perfect for your wake in Thorpe
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Whatever the occasion in Thorpe, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Life celebrations
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at venues
Thorpe is on or near the B388, handy for relatives driving in.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
Wake catering near Thorpe
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. Thorpe is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Relatives arriving by train should know that Virginia Water station is about 1.4 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in TW20 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Thorpe sits on or near the B388, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Thorpe, we also cover Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
- Schools near Thorpe include The American School In England (within half a mile east) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
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.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Thorpe and the whole of Surrey
- Hot food handed straight over
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Towns and villages near Thorpe
What else we do in Thorpe
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer evenings in Thorpe stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Thorpe? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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