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Funeral and wake catering in Coldharbour, 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 Coldharbour.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
Planning an event in Coldharbour?
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Mention allergies you know about
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Coldharbour
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. On the menu are haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for scattering of ashes gatherings and memorial gatherings.
Near Coldharbour, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. A wake in Coldharbour in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Perfect for your wake in Coldharbour
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Surrey, including Coldharbour
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Arranging a wake in Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 4 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH5, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Holmwood station is about 1.6 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile of Coldharbour; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5. We also bring the van to wakes in Abinger Bottom (2 miles north-west), South Holmwood (2 miles north-east), Holmwood Corner (2 miles east), Friday Street (2 miles north-west) and Beare Green (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (8 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east) and Ewell (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Abinger Castle (2.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Plough Inn (within half a mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
FAQs for Coldharbour
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Coldharbour from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
- 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