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Funeral and Wake Catering in Watchmoor
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Watchmoor and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at venues
Book the van in Watchmoor
About our funeral and wake catering in Watchmoor
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater family meals after the service and wakes at venues.
In Watchmoor, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Watchmoor: halls, homes and travel
Watchmoor is about 2 miles north-west of Frimley, in Surrey. Tell us where your wake in Watchmoor will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Watchmoor is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Watchmoor to Guildford (10 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Watchmoor is on or near the A331, handy for relatives driving in.
We take the van to wakes all over GU15, GU17 and GU14. We can serve a wake on streets such as Lea Road, Wood Road and Vale Road, wherever the van can park. Watchmoor is on the A331, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover wakes in Hawley (1 mile west), York Town (1 mile north), College Town (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile north-west) and Frimley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles south-east), Woking (8 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south), Egham (12 miles north-east), Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Weybridge (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (1 mile east) and Staff College Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Ball Hill.
- Local schools include Kings International College (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Mr Bumble pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Royal Military Academy Library (1.3 miles north)
Nearby places to Watchmoor
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Watchmoor?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
In Watchmoor and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Blackwater station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Watchmoor
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Watchmoor
Which station is closest to Watchmoor?
The closest is Blackwater station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
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.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In winter, it is dark in Watchmoor by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Plan for a few extra people
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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