Surrey · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Abinger Bottom
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Abinger Bottom and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Book the van in Abinger Bottom
Arranging a wake in Abinger Bottom
Abinger Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Across the RH5 area, we can bring the van to you. Abinger Bottom is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Abinger Bottom to Guildford (9 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Abinger Bottom; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RH5, we just need to know where the van can park. For wakes just outside Abinger Bottom, we cover Friday Street (1 mile north), Abinger Common (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (2 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Abinger Bottom include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Stephan Langton Inn (0.5 miles north)
About our funeral and wake catering in Abinger Bottom
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. For a tribute meal and scattering of ashes gatherings, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
In a small place like Abinger Bottom, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Abinger Bottom and the whole of Surrey
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Abinger Bottom
What else we do in Abinger Bottom
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. A wake in Abinger Bottom in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Abinger Bottom? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Abinger Bottom
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
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 follow the site rules.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. 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. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Occasions we serve in Abinger Bottom
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- 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