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Funeral and Wake Catering for Banstead events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Banstead.
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in Banstead
Funeral and wake catering in Banstead, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Whether it is pub wakes and gatherings at a village hall or club, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In Banstead, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Late-December sunset in Banstead is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Banstead: halls, homes and travel
Banstead is about 3 miles west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Around Banstead, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Banstead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. With the A217 and A2022 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Banstead. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Banstead; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in SM7, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include High Street, Glenfield Road and Highview Path; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A217 and A2022 close by, Banstead is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Banstead we cover include Woodmansterne (1 mile south-east), Shanklin Village (2 miles north), Chipstead (2 miles south-east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north-east) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south), Ewell (3 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Honeywood Museum (3.2 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Banstead includes Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Banstead include Priory Preparatory School (less than half a mile west) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Woolpack pub (under half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Banstead
What else we do in Banstead
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Banstead
How far is Banstead from London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Banstead?
The closest is Banstead station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Banstead.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Banstead?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
In Banstead and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If relatives are coming by rail, Banstead station, about 0.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Where the van can park in Banstead
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Banstead
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- 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