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Funeral and Wake Catering for Bletchingley events
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 Bletchingley.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Bletchingley
Wake catering near Bletchingley
Bletchingley is about 3 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. For wakes in Bletchingley, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Bletchingley. We serve 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cover wakes in every part of the RH1 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Kenrick Square and St Marys Walk, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Bletchingley, we also cover Godstone (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles north-east), Church Town (2 miles east), South Godstone (3 miles south-east) and Tandridge (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Museum (3 miles north) and The Belfry (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Merstham Park School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Prince Albert Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bletchingley
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. For family gatherings after a burial or cremation and pub wakes, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Bletchingley, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan for a few extra people
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Bletchingley?
It suits all ages.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Small family memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that Nutfield station, about 1.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Common questions in Bletchingley
Could you trade in Kitchen Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Bletchingley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Bletchingley; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Places near Bletchingley
More for events in Bletchingley
- 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