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Funeral and wake catering in Fernhill, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Fernhill and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering in Fernhill
Funeral and wake catering in Fernhill, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for memorial gatherings and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
Near Fernhill, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Fernhill?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Fernhill book the van for events such as:
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Fernhill. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Fernhill; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Fernhill? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Fernhill
More for events in Fernhill
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Fernhill
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Wake catering near Fernhill
Fernhill is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Fernhill and nearby villages. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in RH6 start with a parking spot for the van. From Peeks Brook Lane and Donkey Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Fernhill, we cover Burstow (1 mile east), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east) and Copthorne (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find County Mall (3.6 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shipley Bridge pub (0.5 miles south)
Fernhill questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Fernhill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
- 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