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Funeral and Wake Catering for Westborough events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Westborough.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in Westborough?
Wakes in Westborough: venues and practical details
Westborough is about 1 mile west of Guildford, in Surrey. For a wake in Westborough, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Westborough. We serve 395 places in Surrey.
For a service at a church like St Francis Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives arriving by train should know that Guildford station is about 1 mile away. Westborough is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over the GU2, GU1 and GU3 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Cabell Road, Clover Road and Weston Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around Westborough include the A323, so getting the van to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Westborough, we cover Stoughton (1 mile north), Bellfields (1 mile north-east), Guildford (1 mile east), Abbotswood (2 miles east) and Jacobs Well (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Surrey County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Westborough include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Kings College Guildford (under half a mile west) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Hare and Hounds pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Westborough
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Whether it is memorial gatherings and family meals after the service, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In Westborough, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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Where the van can park in Westborough
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Westborough
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Westborough
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Surrey, including Westborough
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Events we cater in Westborough
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
Relatives driving in can use the A323 to reach Westborough.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Westborough; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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 usually simpler.
Common questions in Westborough
What’s the nearest station to Westborough?
The closest is Guildford station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
- 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