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Funeral and Wake Catering for Blindley Heath events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Blindley Heath and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Blindley Heath events
Blindley Heath questions
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Blindley Heath?
The closest is Godstone station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Blindley Heath
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for gatherings at home after a funeral and wakes at church halls and clubs.
In rural Blindley Heath, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Wake catering near Blindley Heath
Blindley Heath is about 5 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. In and around Blindley Heath, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Blindley Heath is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Blindley Heath to London (21 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Godstone station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Blindley Heath; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over RH7 and RH9. Local streets include Eastbourne Road, St John's Meadow and Langsmead; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Whitewood (1 mile south-west), Horne (1 mile south-west), Lingfield Common (2 miles south-east), Lingfield (2 miles south-east) and Newchapel (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles west), Redhill (6 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles north-west) and Caterham (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (3.6 miles east) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Farmer pub (1 mile south-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re 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.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Where the van can park in Blindley Heath
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Places near Blindley Heath
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What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. A wake in Blindley Heath in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset 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.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Blindley Heath?
It takes one job off a very long list.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Evanglist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or RH7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
About the food
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’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
- 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