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Funeral and Wake Catering for Walliswood events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Walliswood.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Life celebrations
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in Walliswood
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In summer, a wake in Walliswood has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Walliswood
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and a wake at the family home.
Near Walliswood, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Walliswood: halls, homes and travel
Walliswood is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. In and around Walliswood, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Walliswood to Guildford (11 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Walliswood, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RH5, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Horsham Road, Standon Lane and Oakfields; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Mayes Green (1 mile north), Ewhurst Green (2 miles north-west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south-west), Ewhurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranleigh (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (4.8 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Scarlett Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Where the van can park in Walliswood
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Walliswood
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow for the service running over
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Walliswood questions
Could you trade in Wallis Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Walliswood?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ockley station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- 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