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Funeral and wake catering in Belmont, 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 Belmont.
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Belmont?
Funeral and wake catering in Belmont, fried fresh
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Whether it is wakes at home and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we will put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a wake in a place like Belmont, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
For event organisers in Belmont
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Occasions we serve in Belmont
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Belmont and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Village hall wakes
For a service at a church like Church of St John, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Payment terms and deposit
Belmont: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Belmont?
Belmont has its own station: Belmont station.
How far is Belmont from London?
About 12 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can the van come to Belmont?
We do. We serve events in Belmont and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Late-December sunset in Belmont is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Belmont? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Belmont
Other occasions in Belmont
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Belmont
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Belmont
Belmont is about 2 miles south of Sutton, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in the SM2 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Belmont is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Belmont to London (about 12 miles away).
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Belmont may suit, with the van in the car park. For family travelling by train, there is a station right in Belmont: Belmont station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Belmont, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in SM2 and SM5, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Avenue, Sandy Lane and Downs Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Cheam (1 mile north-west), Cuddington (2 miles north-west), North Looe (2 miles west), Nork (2 miles south-west) and North Cheam (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (11 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south), Reigate (7 miles south), Walton-on-Thames (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.2 miles north) and Sutton Hospital (under half a mile east). The countryside around Belmont includes Duppas Hill and Belmont Pastures.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Sutton (0.5 miles north-east) and Glaisdale School (0.8 miles north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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