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Funeral and Wake Catering for York Town events
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 York Town.
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Book the van in York Town
Funeral and wake catering in York Town, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Whether it’s life celebrations and wakes at venues, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
In York Town, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let us know of any allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask the venue about the van
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Arranging a wake in York Town
York Town is about 1 mile west of Camberley, in Surrey. Tell us where your wake in York Town will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from York Town to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Camberley station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in GU15, GU16 and GU47, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Tank Road, Vale Road and Slim Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside York Town, we also cover Watchmoor (1 mile south), College Town (1 mile north-west), Hawley (1 mile south-west), Blackwater (1 mile west) and Camberley (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles south-east), Woking (8 miles east), Farnham (9 miles south), Egham (11 miles north-east), Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Weybridge (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Frimley Park Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Staff College Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Ball Hill and Horseshoe Lake.
- Local schools include Kings International College (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Claude du Vall pub (0.7 miles east)
- Local facilities include Royal Military Academy Library (0.6 miles north)
Nearby places to York Town
What else we do in York Town
Occasions we serve in York Town
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
These are some of the bookings we take in York Town and Surrey:
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at Church of St Michael York Town, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
FAQs for York Town
How far is York Town from London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Michael York Town?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in York Town. Summer evenings in York Town stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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’s fried on the spot.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in York Town, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose a fish and chip van in York Town?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in York Town. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in York Town
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
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- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch