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Funeral and wake catering in Buckland, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Buckland.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A tribute meal
Book the van in Buckland
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Buckland
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. We’re often asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, with gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Buckland, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Places near Buckland
Other occasions in Buckland
What affects the price in Buckland
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Buckland, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Buckland: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Buckland close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Buckland hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Buckland and across Surrey
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your wake in Buckland
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
These are some of the bookings we take in Buckland and Surrey:
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wake catering near Buckland
Buckland is about 2 miles west of Reigate, in Surrey. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Buckland and the surrounding area. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Betchworth station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Buckland, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH3, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Old Road, Sandy Lane and Rectory Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Buckland, we also cover Betchworth (1 mile west), Brockham (1 mile west), Box Hill (1 mile north-west), Strood Green (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Headley Court (3.6 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Buckland include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In Buckland, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Buckland
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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