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Funeral and wake catering in West End, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in West End.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering for West End events
About our funeral and wake catering in West End
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for a wake at the family home and gatherings at a village hall or club.
For a wake in a place like West End, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Wakes in West End: venues and practical details
West End is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. In and around West End, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from West End to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Brookwood station is about 2.4 miles away.
This part of Surrey takes in GU24. From High Street, Church Road and Sefton Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to West End we cover include Lucas Green (1 mile south-west), Donkey Town (1 mile west), Penny Pot (1 mile east), Bisley (1 mile south) and Castle Green (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (4 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (7 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chobham Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near West End include Gordon's School (0.5 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
FAQs for West End
Can the van park in Brentmoor Heath?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to West End?
The closest is Brookwood station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cover West End?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including West End. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In West End, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Nearby places to West End
What else we do in West End
Why choose a fish and chip van in West End?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in West End
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in West End?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
- 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