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Funeral and Wake Catering in Ewell
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Ewell and the surrounding area.
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ewell
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For family meals after the service and life celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy and more.
Wakes in Ewell are often at home or in a local hall. We park on the drive or in the hall car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Wake catering near Ewell
Ewell is about 10 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. Whether your wake is in the middle of Ewell or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Ewell is on or near the A24 and A232, handy for relatives driving in. For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Ewell; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the KT19, KT17 and SM2 postcode area. Local streets include London Road, High Street and Church Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A24 and A232, Ewell is simple for us to get to with the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Stoneleigh (1 mile north-east), Cuddington (1 mile east), Epsom (1 mile south-west), Worcester Park (1 mile north) and North Looe (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Woking (14 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles west). Ewell is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (1.6 miles west) and Cockney Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolworth Court Farm Fields and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ewell Castle School (less than half a mile south-east) and Blenheim High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.3 miles north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Ewell
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In summer, a wake in Ewell has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Ewell? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Surrey, including Ewell
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Places near Ewell
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What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Ewell
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Could you trade in Hogsmill LNR?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
- 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