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Funeral and Wake Catering for Upper Eashing events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Upper Eashing and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Book the van in Upper Eashing
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Upper Eashing
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it is celebrations of life and a tribute meal, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In a small place like Upper Eashing, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Arranging a wake in Upper Eashing
Upper Eashing is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Around Upper Eashing, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Upper Eashing is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Godalming station is about 1.1 miles away. Upper Eashing is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU7, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on Eashing Lane and Lower Eashing or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Lower Eashing (1 mile north-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile east), Norney (1 mile north-west), Milford (1 mile south) and Peper Harow (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Guildford Castle (4.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Eashing include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Hilary's School (1.1 miles east) and Godalming College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Stag on the River pub (less than half a mile west)
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In summer, a wake in Upper Eashing has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
It’s 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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For event organisers in Upper Eashing
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan for a few extra people
- Keep the serving time flexible
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Where the van can park in Upper Eashing
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Upper Eashing
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Upper Eashing
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Upper Eashing: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at St Mark's Church and Community Centre: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Upper Eashing too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to Upper Eashing?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Upper Eashing is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
- 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