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Funeral and wake catering in Bunce Common, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Bunce Common and the surrounding area.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
Book the van in Bunce Common
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bunce Common
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Bunce Common, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after the committal and wakes at church halls and clubs, with sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
Near Bunce Common, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan for a few extra people
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Bunce Common questions
Do you come out to small places like Bunce Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Bunce Common?
Betchworth station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Wakes in Bunce Common: venues and practical details
Bunce Common is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. In and around Bunce Common, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Bunce Common to Guildford (13 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Betchworth station, about 2.7 miles north, is the nearest station. Bunce Common is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the RH2 and RH3 postcode area. Local streets include Gadbrook Road, Leigh Road and Shellwood Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Dawesgreen (1 mile east), Strood Green (1 mile north), Leigh (1 mile east), Brockham (2 miles north) and Betchworth (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (5 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Bunce Common includes Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Seven Stars Public House (0.8 miles east)
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Bunce Common is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
For event organisers in Bunce Common
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Bunce Common. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Bunce Common and across Surrey
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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