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Funeral and wake catering in Abinger, Surrey
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 Abinger.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Abinger
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- 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.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Abinger, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Whether it’s family gatherings after a burial or cremation and gatherings after scattering ashes, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
Near Abinger, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Common questions in Abinger
Which station is closest to Abinger?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
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 a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Perfect for your wake in Abinger
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Abinger:
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at venues
Families holding a service at Church of St James often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Surrey, including Abinger
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Abinger
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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.
Places near Abinger
What else we do in Abinger
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Build in time for delays
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Arranging a wake in Abinger
Abinger is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For wakes in Abinger, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Abinger to Guildford (8 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Gomshall station is about 1.7 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Abinger, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RH5 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as Raikes Lane, Sutton Lane and Abinger Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Sutton Abinger (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north-west), Hoe (1 mile west), Gomshall (2 miles north-west) and Shere (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Abinger Castle (less than half a mile south-east) and Mesolithic Museum (within half a mile south). Within reach you will find Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Schools near Abinger include Hurtwood House (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Abinger Hatch Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Abinger, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
- 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