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Funeral and Wake Catering in Epsom Downs
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Epsom Downs and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
- Life celebrations
Book the van in Epsom Downs
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Late-December sunset in Epsom Downs is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Funeral and wake catering in Epsom Downs, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings at a village hall or club and a wake at the family home.
In a small place like Epsom Downs, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
What affects the price in Epsom Downs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Epsom Downs and across Surrey
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Where the van can park in Epsom Downs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Epsom Downs?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Small family memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Epsom Downs has its own station, Epsom Downs station.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
Epsom Downs questions
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Epsom Downs?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Nearby places to Epsom Downs
Also in Epsom Downs
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Arranging a wake in Epsom Downs
Epsom Downs is about 1 mile south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in the KT17 area, we can bring the van to you. Epsom Downs is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
After a service at Parish Church of St Martin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Epsom Downs is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in KT17, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Longdown Lane South, Bunbury Way and Burgh Heath Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Epsom Downs we cover include Nork (1 mile east), North Looe (1 mile north), Great Burgh (1 mile south-east), Tattenham Corner (1 mile south) and Langley Vale (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west) and Reigate (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Epsom General Hospital (1.3 miles west) and The Ashley Centre (1.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Epsom Downs includes Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Laine Theatre Arts (1.2 miles north-west) and The Beacon School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include Derby Arms (0.7 miles south-west)
- 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