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Funeral and Wake Catering in Chelsham
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Chelsham and across Surrey.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
Book the van in Chelsham
Funeral and wake catering in Chelsham, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We’re often asked to cater wakes at venues and anniversary memorials, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Chelsham, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Chelsham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Chelsham questions
Do you come out to small places like Chelsham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Ledgers Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
For event organisers in Chelsham
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Wake catering near Chelsham
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Tell us where your wake in Chelsham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Here we cover the CR6 postcode area. From Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Warlingham Park Hospital (less than half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
- Local schools include Warlingham School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We serve when people are ready.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Chelsham; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting 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. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Chelsham?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Chelsham
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Chelsham?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Woldingham station is about 1.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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