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Funeral and wake catering in Virginia Water, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Virginia Water.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
A chip van near Virginia Water
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In summer, a wake in Virginia Water has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Virginia Water, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and wakes at venues.
In Virginia Water, the hall is often where people gather. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Wakes in Virginia Water: venues and practical details
Virginia Water is about 2 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Virginia Water and nearby villages. Virginia Water is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Families holding a service at Christ Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Relatives arriving by train should know that Virginia Water has its own station, Virginia Water station.
We cover wakes in every part of GU25. From Chapel Square, Station Approach and Monks Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the B389 close by, Virginia Water is simple for us to get to. For wakes just outside Virginia Water, we cover Stroude (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Green (1 mile east), Wentworth (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile east) and Egham Wick (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (8 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Spelthorne Museum (3.1 miles north-east) and St. Peter's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Virginia Water includes Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Rose And Crown Public House (0.8 miles east)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Virginia Water?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
These are some of the bookings we take around Virginia Water:
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
Virginia Water is on or near the B389, handy for relatives driving in.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Virginia Water and the whole of Surrey
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Virginia Water
What else we do in Virginia Water
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Common questions in Virginia Water
How far is Virginia Water from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Riverside Walk?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Virginia Water
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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