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Funeral and wake catering in Chipstead, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Chipstead and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
A chip van near Chipstead
About our funeral and wake catering in Chipstead
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at venues and a wake at the family home.
In Chipstead, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Where
- Chipstead (CR5)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In summer, a wake in Chipstead has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Wake catering near Chipstead
Chipstead is about 1 mile south-west of Coulsdon, in Greater London. People in Chipstead book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Chipstead station serves Chipstead directly. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Chipstead; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Greater London takes in CR5, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Walpole Avenue, How Lane and Doghurst Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For wakes just outside Chipstead, we cover Woodmansterne (1 mile north), Coulsdon (1 mile north-east), Banstead (2 miles north-west), Old Coulsdon (2 miles east) and Little Woodcote (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (14 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), St Pancras (15 miles north) and Whitechapel (15 miles north).
A little further out are Banstead Hospital (2.3 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (3.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Coulsdon Sixth Form College (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (0.5 miles south)
Occasions we serve in Chipstead
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Chipstead book the van for events such as:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Margaret frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
As a London location, Chipstead is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in Chipstead and across Greater London
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Chipstead
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Margaret: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Chipstead?
Chipstead station, in Chipstead itself.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Places near Chipstead
What else we do in Chipstead
- 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