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Funeral and wake catering in West Bedfont, Surrey
Funeral and wake catering in West Bedfont: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Book the van in West Bedfont
Events we cater in West Bedfont
It can be a fitting tribute.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Relatives arriving by train should know that Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station is about 1 mile away.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Funeral and wake catering in West Bedfont, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. We are often asked to cater remembrance gatherings and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like West Bedfont, 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 be straight with you about what we can do.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in West Bedfont
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Planners, venues and businesses
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 will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What else we do in West Bedfont
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Service time
- The minimum booking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or TW19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in West Bedfont
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover West Bedfont and the whole of Surrey
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Wake catering near West Bedfont
West Bedfont is about 1 mile north of Ashford, in Surrey. We cover West Bedfont as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. West Bedfont is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from West Bedfont to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cover wakes in every part of TW19 and TW6 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Short Lane, The Nightingales and Long Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Stanwell (1 mile west), Bedfont (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile south) and Ashford Common (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Ashford Hospital (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near West Bedfont include Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
- Schools near West Bedfont include Thomas Knyvett College (0.8 miles south) and Spelthorne College (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Allow a little extra
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall has an urn
Remember the journey from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in West Bedfont
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to West Bedfont?
The closest is Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can the van come to West Bedfont?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and West Bedfont is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. In winter, it is dark in West Bedfont by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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