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Funeral and wake catering in Dawesgreen, Surrey
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Dawesgreen and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
A chip van near Dawesgreen
Events we cater in Dawesgreen
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Betchworth station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
Funeral and wake catering in Dawesgreen, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We are frequently asked to cater remembrance gatherings and a wake at the family home, with cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In rural Dawesgreen, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Dawesgreen: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Dawesgreen?
The closest is Betchworth station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Dawesgreen close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Dawesgreen; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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.
Places near Dawesgreen
Other occasions in Dawesgreen
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Arranging a wake in Dawesgreen
Dawesgreen is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Wakes in Dawesgreen are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Bartholomew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Dawesgreen, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH2, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Tapner's Road and Bunce Common Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Dawesgreen we cover include Leigh (1 mile south-east), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Strood Green (1 mile north-west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east) and Brockham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dawesgreen include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Seven Stars Public House (under half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Where the van can park in Dawesgreen
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- 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