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Funeral and Wake Catering in Wrecclesham
Funeral and wake catering in Wrecclesham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
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About our funeral and wake catering in Wrecclesham
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In Wrecclesham, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Wrecclesham questions
Can the van park in Underdown nature reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
We are gathering after a service at St Peter's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
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.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Wrecclesham and the whole of Surrey
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
After a funeral in Wrecclesham
Wrecclesham is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Wakes in Wrecclesham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Wrecclesham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Wrecclesham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU10 and GU9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on The Street, St Peter's Gardens and School Hill, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Shortheath (1 mile east), Boundstone (1 mile south-east), Rowledge (1 mile south), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
A little further out are Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Wrecclesham include Weydon School (less than half a mile north-east) and Weydon School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Wrecclesham
It is one less thing to organise.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as St Peter's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Mention allergies you know about
Remember the journey from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- 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 booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in Wrecclesham. Summer evenings in Wrecclesham stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Other occasions in Wrecclesham
- 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