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Funeral and Wake Catering in Trumps Green
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Trumps Green.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
Book the van in Trumps Green
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Funeral and wake catering in Trumps Green, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Popular choices include sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for memorial events and anniversaries and a tribute meal.
Near Trumps Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Trumps Green
Which station is closest to Trumps Green?
Virginia Water station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Trumps Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Arranging a wake in Trumps Green
Trumps Green is about 3 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. From the centre of Trumps Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Trumps Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Virginia Water station, about 0.5 miles north-east.
We cover wakes in every part of the GU25 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Tithe Close, Trumpsgreen Road and Tithe Meadows or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Trumps Green, we also cover Longcross (1 mile south-west), Lyne (2 miles east), Stonehill (2 miles south), Chertsey (3 miles east) and Ottershaw (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (8 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (3.5 miles north-east) and St. Peter's Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Trumps Green includes St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Salesian School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Rose And Crown Public House (1 mile north-east)
Events we cater in Trumps Green
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Trumps Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Families holding a service at Christ Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there’s a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. 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 Trumps Green
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Trumps Green stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask the venue about the van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Build in time for delays
We park quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Where the van can park in Trumps Green
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Trumps Green
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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