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Funeral and wake catering in Tilford Common, Surrey
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Tilford Common and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Tilford Common?
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Tilford Common; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Funeral and wake catering in Tilford Common, fried fresh
We cook as people come up. On the menu are pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and a wake at the family home.
For a wake near Tilford Common, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
What affects the price in Tilford Common
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Tilford Common
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
Nearby places to Tilford Common
More for events in Tilford Common
Wakes in Tilford Common: venues and practical details
Tilford Common is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wake in Tilford Common, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Tilford Common to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 3.2 miles north-west of the centre. Tilford Common is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU10, we can fry fresh for your guests. For wakes just outside Tilford Common, we cover Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-west), Tilford (1 mile north), Rushmoor (1 mile south), Charleshill (2 miles north-east) and Millbridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (10 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Milford Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include The Duke of Cambridge pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Tilford Common
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Cater for a few more than you expect
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
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. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Tilford Common
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Tilford Common too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
- 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