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Funeral and Wake Catering in West Clandon
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in West Clandon and the surrounding area.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
Fresh fish and chips in West Clandon
How our funeral and wake catering works in West Clandon
Someone else can make the booking for you. Whether it’s wakes at venues and gatherings after scattering ashes, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
Near West Clandon, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Questions from West Clandon
How far is West Clandon from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come to West Clandon?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and West Clandon is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in West Clandon?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Where the van can park in West Clandon
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. A wake in West Clandon in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in West Clandon, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow for the service running over
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What affects the price in West Clandon
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Places near West Clandon
More for events in West Clandon
Occasions we serve in West Clandon
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in West Clandon book the van for events such as:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover West Clandon and the whole of Surrey
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Wakes in West Clandon: venues and practical details
West Clandon is about 3 miles north-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your wake in West Clandon will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If relatives are coming by rail, Clandon station serves West Clandon directly. West Clandon is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in GU4, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include The Street, Lime Close and Lime Grove, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Burntcommon (1 mile north), Send Marsh (2 miles north), Merrow (2 miles south-west), Send (2 miles north-west) and Burpham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles north-west), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (13 miles west).
A little further out are Surrey Infantry Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St. Luke’s Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near West Clandon include Papercourt Marshes and St Martha's Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bulls Head Public House (1 mile south)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs 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.
- 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