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Funeral and wake catering in Gatton, Surrey
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Gatton and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Gatton events
Events we cater in Gatton
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Merstham station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
About our funeral and wake catering in Gatton
It’s an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and memorial gatherings.
For a wake near Gatton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Towns and villages near Gatton
Other occasions in Gatton
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.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Mention allergies you know about
- Keep the serving time flexible
We serve when people are ready.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Where the van can park in Gatton
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. A wake in Gatton in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Gatton, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Gatton hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Gatton questions
How far is Gatton from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van go 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.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you cover Gatton?
We do. We serve events in Gatton and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Wake catering near Gatton
Gatton is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. Whether your wake is in the middle of Gatton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Gatton to London (17 miles away).
After a service at St Andrew's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Gatton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the RH2 and RH1 postcode area. Local streets include Rocky Lane and Gatton Bottom; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include South Merstham (1 mile east), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-east), Merstham (1 mile north-east), Mugswell (1 mile north-west) and Redhill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (3.1 miles south) and The Belfry (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Gatton include Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-east) and St Bede's School (0.9 miles south)
- 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