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Funeral and Wake Catering in Ewhurst
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Ewhurst and across Surrey.
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
A chip van near Ewhurst
Funeral and wake catering in Ewhurst, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For memorial events and anniversaries and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
For a wake near Ewhurst, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Wakes in Ewhurst: venues and practical details
Ewhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ewhurst and the surrounding area. Ewhurst is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ewhurst to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. If relatives are coming by rail, Ockley station is about 4.5 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ewhurst; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of GU6 and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Mount Close and Broomers Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Ewhurst is on the B2127, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Ewhurst, we cover Ewhurst Green (1 mile south-east), Mayes Green (2 miles east), Cranleigh (2 miles west), Walliswood (2 miles south-east) and Pitland Street (3 miles north-east). 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (3.8 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Ewhurst includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Bulls Head pub (within half a mile north)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. 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.
Why Ewhurst hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Nearby places to Ewhurst
More for events in Ewhurst
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
Send us the date, the address or GU6 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Questions from Ewhurst
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Sayer's Croft LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Ewhurst?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Late-December sunset in Ewhurst is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in Ewhurst
It works for everyone.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
With the B2127 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Ewhurst.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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