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Funeral and Wake Catering for East Molesey events
Funeral and wake catering in East Molesey: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
Book the van in East Molesey
Funeral and wake catering in East Molesey, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it is wakes at home and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy and more.
In East Molesey, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
What affects the price in East Molesey
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Arranging a wake in East Molesey
East Molesey is about 2 miles south-west of Teddington, in Surrey. For a wake in East Molesey, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. East Molesey is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Hampton Court station, about 0.5 miles east.
Here we cover the KT8 and KT7 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Church Road, School Road and Grove Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in West Molesey (1 mile west), Hampton Hill (2 miles north), Hampton (2 miles north-west), Teddington (2 miles north-east) and Hampton Wick (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (6 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (9 miles west).
A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south-east) and Bentall Centre (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near East Molesey include The Wood and The Lake.
- Local schools include Esher College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Albion pub (under half a mile east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in East Molesey. In East Molesey, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Where the van can park in East Molesey
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in East Molesey
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever the occasion in East Molesey, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Pub wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Allow a little extra
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Build in time for delays
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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East Molesey: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to East Molesey?
The closest is Hampton Court station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can the van park in Cigarette Island Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
- 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