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Funeral and Wake Catering in Ewhurst Green
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Ewhurst Green.
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in Ewhurst Green?
Where the van can park in Ewhurst Green
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Ewhurst Green, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it’s gatherings at a village hall or club and a wake at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Ewhurst Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Perfect for your wake in Ewhurst Green
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Ockley station, about 4.2 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Sunset in Ewhurst Green is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 usually the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Nearby places to Ewhurst Green
Also in Ewhurst Green
Wake catering near Ewhurst Green
Ewhurst Green is about 7 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ewhurst Green and nearby villages. Ewhurst Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ewhurst Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in GU6, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Plough Lane and The Green; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Ewhurst (1 mile north-west), Mayes Green (1 mile east), Walliswood (2 miles south-east), Cranleigh (2 miles west) and Ellen's Green (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Abinger Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Ewhurst Green include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include Bulls Head pub (0.9 miles north-west)
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Ewhurst Green hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Questions from Ewhurst Green
Could you trade in Sayer's Croft LNR?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Ewhurst Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Do you come to Ewhurst Green?
We do. We serve events in Ewhurst Green and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow for the service running over
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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