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Funeral and wake catering in Claygate, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Claygate.
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Small family memorials
Book the van in Claygate
Funeral and wake catering in Claygate, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you. Typical bookings include village hall wakes and remembrance gatherings, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In Claygate, the hall is often where people gather. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Occasions we serve in Claygate
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Claygate may suit.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
FAQs for Claygate
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at Church of Holy Trinity?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Claygate: halls, homes and travel
Claygate is about 3 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Wakes in Claygate are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Claygate is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Claygate to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives arriving by train should know that Claygate station serves Claygate directly. Claygate is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in KT10, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Church Road, High Street and Station Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Claygate, we also cover Barwell (1 mile south-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north), Esher (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile east) and Malden Rushett (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (11 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.1 miles north-east) and The Ashley Centre (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Claygate includes The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Schools near Claygate include Chessington Community College (1.3 miles east) and Milbourne Lodge School (1.3 miles west)
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Allow a little extra
- Allow for the service running over
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Claygate?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Claygate. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Claygate, and we will check the date and send a price.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer evenings in Claygate stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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