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Funeral and Wake Catering for Fetcham events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Fetcham.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Fetcham
Wakes in Fetcham: venues and practical details
Fetcham is about 5 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Bookings in Fetcham come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Fetcham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St. Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. For family travelling by train, Leatherhead station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Fetcham is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in KT22 and KT23, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, Bell Lane and Gatesden Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Fetcham is on the B2122, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Great Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (1 mile east), Mickleham (2 miles south-east), Little Bookham (2 miles south-west) and Westhumble (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (3.4 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Claremont Lake and Box Hill.
- Schools near Fetcham include Therfield School (1.4 miles north-east) and Yehudi Menuhin School (1.4 miles north-west)
Funeral and wake catering in Fetcham, fried fresh
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and gatherings after the committal, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Around Fetcham, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. A wake in Fetcham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Fetcham?
It works for everyone.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
With the B2122 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Fetcham.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Fetcham
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Fetcham hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Fetcham and the whole of Surrey
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Fetcham: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St. Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you cover Fetcham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Fetcham. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Nearby places to Fetcham
What else we do in Fetcham
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. 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