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Funeral and Wake Catering in Wraysbury
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Wraysbury.
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Wraysbury events
Funeral and wake catering in Wraysbury, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for family meals after the service and a wake at the family home.
In Wraysbury, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
For event organisers in Wraysbury
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In Wraysbury, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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After a funeral in Wraysbury
Wraysbury is about 2 miles north of Egham, in Surrey. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wraysbury and the surrounding area. Wraysbury is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Wraysbury to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Sunnymeads station, about 0.8 miles north.
We cover wakes in every part of TW19. Whether your wake is on High Street, Station Road and Waylands or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Sunnymeads (1 mile north), Old Windsor (1 mile west), Hythe End (1 mile south-east), Horton (1 mile north-east) and Bishopsgate (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find King Edward VII Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Wraysbury include St John's Beaumont School (1.2 miles south-west) and Churchmead School (2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Perserverance Public House (within half a mile east)
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Wraysbury hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Wraysbury and across Surrey
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Wraysbury
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Build in time for delays
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Wraysbury?
It can be a fitting tribute.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
- A tribute meal
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Wraysbury
How far is Wraysbury from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
- 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