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Funeral and wake catering in Chaldon, Surrey
Funeral and wake catering in Chaldon: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Chaldon?
For event organisers in Chaldon
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are 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.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Chaldon
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We serve cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for memorial gatherings and anniversary memorials.
Near Chaldon, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Other occasions in Chaldon
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Chaldon?
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
In Chaldon and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
With the B2031 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Chaldon.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Chaldon is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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What affects the price in Chaldon
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Surrey, including Chaldon
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Chaldon
Can the van park in Kitchen Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Is Chaldon close to London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Chaldon?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Wakes in Chaldon: venues and practical details
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. For a wake in Chaldon, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Chaldon. Chaldon is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Caterham station is about 1.2 miles away. For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We take the van to wakes all over the CR3 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Chaldon is on the B2031, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Chaldon, we also cover Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakhyrst Grange School (0.7 miles south-east) and de Stafford School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The King And Queen Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let us know of any allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- 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