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Funeral and Wake Catering in Wonersh
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Wonersh and the surrounding area.
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
A chip van near Wonersh
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Wonersh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. For family gatherings after a burial or cremation and a wake at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In a small place like Wonersh, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Towns and villages near Wonersh
Also in Wonersh
Wonersh: halls, homes and travel
Wonersh is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Around Wonersh, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If relatives are coming by rail, Chilworth station, about 1.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Wonersh is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in GU5, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Street, Woodyers Close and The Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bramley (1 mile west), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Birtley Green (1 mile south), Stroud Common (2 miles south-east) and Grafham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Surrey Police Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wonersh include St Martha's Hill and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Wonersh include St Catherine's School (0.7 miles west) and Broadwater School (2.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Grantley Arms Public House (within half a mile west)
Questions from Wonersh
Can the van park in Shalford Mill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Wonersh?
The closest is Chilworth station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The cost per head normally 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 us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Wonersh?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at Wonersh United Reformed Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Wonersh
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In summer, a wake in Wonersh has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
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 fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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