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Funeral and wake catering in Woking, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Woking.
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Woking
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Summer evenings in Woking stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Woking? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Woking, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. For wakes at home and life celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
A local hall or club in Woking frequently suits a wake. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Woking hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
What affects the price in Woking
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Occasions we serve in Woking
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- A wake at the family home
Relatives driving in can use the A247 and A320 to reach Woking.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
Arranging a wake in Woking
Woking is about 24 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. For a wake in Woking, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Woking. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Woking station, about 0.7 miles east. After a service at Church of St Mary of Bethany, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in GU21, GU22, GU24 and GU3, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Walk and Gloucester Square, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Woking sits on or near the A247 and A320, so getting the van to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Woking, we cover Goldsworth Park (1 mile west), St John's (1 mile west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north). Woking is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for wakes.
A little further out are The Peacocks (0.6 miles east) and The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Woking includes Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include Woking High School (0.9 miles north) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
Woking questions
Could you trade in Hoe Valley Linear Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary of Bethany: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
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Also in Woking
- 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