Surrey · England
Funeral and wake catering in Thursley, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Thursley.
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Thursley?
Cannot 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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
About our funeral and wake catering in Thursley
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. For scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at church halls and clubs, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
In rural Thursley, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Events we cater in Thursley
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Thursley, people book us for events such as:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Witley station, about 3.1 miles east.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In summer, a wake in Thursley has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Wakes in Thursley: venues and practical details
Thursley is about 5 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Thursley is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Thursley is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU8, we can bring the van to you. From The Street, The Lane and Dyehouse Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Thursley we cover include Pitch Place (1 mile west), Rushmoor (2 miles west), Tilford Common (2 miles north-west), Green Cross (2 miles south-west) and Elstead (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Gibbet Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes pub (within half a mile east)
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Bookings across Surrey, including Thursley
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Thursley
What else we do in Thursley
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
FAQs for Thursley
How far is Thursley from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We serve when people are ready.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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