Surrey · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Dormansland
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Dormansland and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in Dormansland
What affects the price in Dormansland
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
About our funeral and wake catering in Dormansland
Services often run over, and we will work around the service and the family. Whether it is a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy for your guests.
Near Dormansland, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Wake catering near Dormansland
Dormansland is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. For wakes in Dormansland, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Dormansland. We cover 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Dormans station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Dormansland, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in RH7. Whether your wake is on Dormans High Street, Locks Meadow and Newhache or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Dormans Park (1 mile south-west), Lingfield (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile west), Lingfield Common (2 miles north-west) and Hammerwood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (9 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles west) and Oxted (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Hever Castle (5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Lingfield College (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Old House at Home (less than half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
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. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Perfect for your wake in Dormansland
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
After a service at St John the Evangelist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Dormansland; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Dormansland?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Bookings across Surrey, including Dormansland
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Places near Dormansland
Other occasions in Dormansland
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Dormansland
What’s the nearest station to Dormansland?
Dormans station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Dormansland?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
- 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