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Funeral and Wake Catering in East Horsley
We bring fish and chips for the wake across East Horsley and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in East Horsley
About our funeral and wake catering in East Horsley
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for wakes at venues and gatherings at a village hall or club.
Around East Horsley, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. A wake in East Horsley in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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East Horsley: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Martin: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to East Horsley?
Horsley station, in East Horsley itself.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you come to East Horsley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including East Horsley and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Wakes in East Horsley: venues and practical details
East Horsley is about 5 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Tell us where your wake in East Horsley will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. East Horsley is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For family travelling by train, East Horsley has its own station, Horsley station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of East Horsley; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the KT24 and KT11 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Glendene Avenue, Cobham Way and High Park Avenue, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside East Horsley, we cover West Horsley (1 mile west), Effingham (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north-west), East Clandon (3 miles south-west) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include Howard of Effingham School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Duke Of Wellington Public House (1 mile south)
Events we cater in East Horsley
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Martin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask the venue about the van
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to East Horsley
What else we do in East Horsley
- 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