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Funeral and wake catering in Guildford, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Guildford.
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Guildford
About our funeral and wake catering in Guildford
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We are often asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and pub wakes, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Wakes in Guildford can be at home or at a local hall or club. The van needs a level spot outside. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
What affects the price in Guildford
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Guildford
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- A tribute meal
- Family meals after the service
Relatives driving in can use the A3 and A25 to reach Guildford.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Where the van can park in Guildford
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Guildford
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In summer, a wake in Guildford has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Common questions in Guildford
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Guildford: halls, homes and travel
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. Whether your wake is in the middle of Guildford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives arriving by train should know that London Road (Guildford) station is about 0.6 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Guildford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3. That could mean a wake at a home on Church Road, Market Street and High Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Guildford sits on or near the A3 and A25, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Guildford, we also cover Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Guildford has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Guildford include Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Surrey Maths School (0.5 miles south-west) and Guildford High School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The King's Head pub (under half a mile south-east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Also near Guildford
More for events in Guildford
- 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