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Funeral and Wake Catering in Burstow
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Burstow.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Burstow?
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In summer, a wake in Burstow has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Burstow, cooked to order
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. Whether it’s gatherings after the committal and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
In rural Burstow, home or the hall is usual. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Burstow questions
Is Burstow close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Burstow?
The closest is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Wake catering near Burstow
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. People in Burstow book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Burstow is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Gatwick Airport station is about 1.3 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in RH6 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a wake on streets such as Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Burstow, we also cover Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shipley Bridge pub (less than half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Events we cater in Burstow
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- 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