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Funeral and wake catering in Epsom, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Epsom.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A chip van near Epsom
Funeral and wake catering in Epsom, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for gatherings at a village hall or club and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
In Epsom, choosing a venue near the service helps guests. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Events we cater in Epsom
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
With the A24 and B280 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Epsom.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Epsom and the whole of Surrey
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your guests already know
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Epsom: halls, homes and travel
Epsom is about 12 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. Wakes in Epsom are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Epsom is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Epsom station is in Epsom itself. A club or hall near Epsom gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. Epsom 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 KT19, KT18 and KT17, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on High Street, Upper High Street and Church Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Epsom is on the A24 and B280, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Epsom, we cover Ewell (1 mile north-east), North Looe (1 mile east), Horton (1 mile north-west), Epsom Downs (1 mile south-east) and Langley Vale (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles south-west), Woking (13 miles west), Horley (12 miles south), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west) and Reigate (7 miles south-east). Epsom is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (1.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find The Lake and Bonesgate Open Space.
- Nearby schools include Epsom Primary and Nursery School (within half a mile north) and Rosebery School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Wellington Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ensure older relatives can sit
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Have napkins and bins ready.
How it works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Late-December sunset in Epsom is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Epsom questions
We’re gathering after a service at St. Barnabas Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you come to Epsom?
We do. We serve events in Epsom and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
More for events in Epsom
- 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