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Funeral and wake catering in Charlwood, Surrey
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Charlwood and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in Charlwood
Charlwood questions
Do you come out to small places like Charlwood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Funeral and wake catering in Charlwood, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. For memorial events and anniversaries and gatherings after scattering ashes, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy and more.
For a wake near Charlwood, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
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How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In summer, a wake in Charlwood has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Charlwood
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Charlwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Charlwood
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Charlwood. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Charlwood is within about 7 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 RH6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Charlwood we cover include Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Local pubs include The Half Moon pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Occasions we serve in Charlwood
It is one less thing to organise.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Charlwood, people book us for events such as:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ifield station is about 2.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
Why choose a fish and chip van in Charlwood?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Charlwood and across Surrey
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask the venue about the van
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A table of photos helps people talk.
- 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