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Funeral and wake catering in Tilford, Surrey
Funeral and wake catering in Tilford: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
Book the van in Tilford
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About our funeral and wake catering in Tilford
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for gatherings at a village hall or club and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake near Tilford, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Questions from Tilford
What’s the nearest station to Tilford?
Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Tilford close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you come to Tilford?
Yes, we do. Tilford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Summer evenings in Tilford stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Tilford, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Tilford
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Surrey, including Tilford
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
- Keep the serving time flexible
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Nearby places to Tilford
Also in Tilford
Tilford: halls, homes and travel
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. In and around Tilford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Tilford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Tilford to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. If relatives are coming by rail, Farnham station is about 2.5 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Tilford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in GU10, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a wake on streets such as Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Tilford, we cover Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.
- Nearby schools include South Farnham School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Barley Mow pub (under half a mile south-west)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Tilford?
It’s one less thing to organise.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Tilford, people book us for occasions like:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Anniversary memorials
Local halls and clubs near Tilford can host a wake if home is too small.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- 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