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Funeral and wake catering in Westcott, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Westcott.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Westcott
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Westcott, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Westcott
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Popular choices include haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for remembrance gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes.
Near Westcott, wakes are frequently 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.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Nearby places to Westcott
More for events in Westcott
Arranging a wake in Westcott
Westcott is about 2 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. For a wake in Westcott, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Westcott is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Dorking West station, about 1.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Westcott, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across RH4. We can serve a wake on streets such as Guildford Road, Chapel Lane and Stones Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Ranmore Common (1 mile north), Wotton (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles east), North Holmwood (2 miles south-east) and Mid Holmwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Headley Court (6 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Westcott includes Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
- Schools near Westcott include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (1.9 miles north-east)
FAQs for Westcott
We are gathering after a service at St John's Community Hall: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Milton Heath and The Nower?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
The cost per head generally 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.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in Westcott
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
Families holding a service at St John's Community Hall frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Westcott and the whole of Surrey
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- 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