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Funeral and Wake Catering for Wood Street Village events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Wood Street Village.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Wood Street Village
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Keep the serving time flexible
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Wood Street Village
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. For small family memorials and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
In a small place like Wood Street Village, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Arranging a wake in Wood Street Village
Wood Street Village is about 2 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Wood Street Village to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Alban's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Wood Street Village is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the GU3 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Pound Hill, Baird Drive and The Oval, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Wood Street Village, we cover Fairlands (1 mile north-east), Willey Green (1 mile north-west), Onslow Village (2 miles south-east), Normandy (2 miles west) and Flexford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (5 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (13 miles east).
A little further out are Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles east) and Guildford Castle (2.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Wood Street Village include Littlefield Common and St Catherine's Hill.
- Schools near Wood Street Village include Kings College Guildford (1 mile east) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In summer, a wake in Wood Street Village has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wood Street Village?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. 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.
Why book with us
- We cover Wood Street Village and the whole of Surrey
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Places near Wood Street Village
Other occasions in Wood Street Village
Where the van can park in Wood Street Village
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 clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Wood Street Village
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Wood Street Village
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Wood Street Village
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Wanborough station is about 1.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Questions from Wood Street Village
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Broadstreet?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
- 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