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Funeral and Wake Catering in Esher
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Esher and across Surrey.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A chip van near Esher
For event organisers in Esher
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
About our funeral and wake catering in Esher
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Whether it is family gatherings after a burial or cremation and pub wakes, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a wake in a place like Esher, the village hall is often the heart of it. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Build in time for delays
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Have chairs for those who need them
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Esher
We’re gathering after a service at St George's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Claremont Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Esher; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Wakes in Esher: venues and practical details
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. People in Esher book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Esher is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Esher station, about 0.8 miles north-east, is the nearest station. After a service at St George's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
For wakes in KT10, KT7 and KT8, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Warren Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Esher is on the A244 and A307, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Elmbridge Museum (under half a mile east) and Bentall Centre (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Esher includes Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
- Local schools include Esher Church School (less than half a mile south) and Esher Church of England High School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Albert Arms (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles east)
What affects the price in Esher
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Esher? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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