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Funeral and Wake Catering in Walton-on-Thames
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Walton-on-Thames and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A chip van near Walton-on-Thames
How our funeral and wake catering works in Walton-on-Thames
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for a tribute meal and pub wakes.
In a town like Walton-on-Thames, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. The van parks on the drive or in the car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames is about 9 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Anywhere in KT12, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
After a service at St John, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Walton-On-Thames station, about 0.8 miles south.
Wakes anywhere in KT12 and KT13 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Sidney Road and Stuart Avenue, wherever the van can park. Walton-on-Thames sits on or near the A244 and B365, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Walton-on-Thames we cover include Hersham (1 mile south), Shepperton (2 miles north-west), Burwood Park (2 miles south-west), Weybridge (2 miles south-west) and St George's Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Walton-on-Thames include Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Local schools include RES Sixth Form College (0.8 miles south)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Walton-on-Thames?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
With the A244 and B365 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Walton-on-Thames.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Surrey, including Walton-on-Thames
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Walton-on-Thames; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
FAQs for Walton-on-Thames
Can the van park in Sunbury Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Walton-on-Thames from London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Walton-on-Thames.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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