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Funeral and Wake Catering in Brockham
Funeral and wake catering in Brockham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
A chip van near Brockham
Funeral and wake catering in Brockham, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For a tribute meal and gatherings after the committal, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips.
Near Brockham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Brockham: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Brockham?
The closest is Betchworth station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What happens if it rains?
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.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Arranging a wake in Brockham
Brockham is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. People in Brockham book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Christ Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Brockham is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH3, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a wake on streets such as Holly Close, Nutwood Avenue and Kiln Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Brockham, we also cover Betchworth (1 mile north-east), Strood Green (1 mile south), Box Hill (1 mile north), Buckland (1 mile east) and Bunce Common (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles east) and Headley Court (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Brockham include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Schools near Brockham include The Ashcombe School (2.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Inn on The Green (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (1.9 miles west)
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Brockham is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
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. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Also near Brockham
More for events in Brockham
For event organisers in Brockham
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Brockham. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Mention allergies you know about
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
- 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