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Funeral and Wake Catering for Crowhurst Lane End events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Crowhurst Lane End and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
A chip van near Crowhurst Lane End
Funeral and wake catering in Crowhurst Lane End, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For celebrations of life and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In rural Crowhurst Lane End, home or the hall is usual. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Crowhurst Lane End
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Nearby places to Crowhurst Lane End
More for events in Crowhurst Lane End
After a funeral in Crowhurst Lane End
Crowhurst Lane End is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Crowhurst Lane End is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Crowhurst Lane End to London (about 20 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Godstone station is about 1.1 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in RH8 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Crowhurst (1 mile south-east), South Godstone (1 mile west), Tandridge (2 miles north), Merle Common (2 miles north-east) and Anglefield Corner (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (6 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Crowhurst Lane End includes Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
Questions from Crowhurst Lane End
Is Crowhurst Lane End close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Crowhurst Lane End too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Cannot 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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Crowhurst Lane End; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often 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.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Crowhurst Lane End?
It can be a fitting tribute.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St George, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Have napkins and bins ready.
- 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