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Funeral and Wake Catering for Godstone events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Godstone.
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Godstone?
Wake catering near Godstone
Godstone is about 3 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in the RH9 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre.
For wakes in RH9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Court Road and Godstone Green Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Tyler's Green (1 mile north), Church Town (1 mile east), Bletchingley (2 miles west), Tandridge (2 miles south-east) and South Godstone (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (4 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
A little further out are Caterham Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Bletchingley Castle (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Godstone includes Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local pubs include The Hare And Hounds Public House (under half a mile south-west)
About our funeral and wake catering in Godstone
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Whether it’s small family memorials and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
In a small place like Godstone, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Summer evenings in Godstone stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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FAQs for Godstone
Could you trade in Bay Pond?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Godstone?
Godstone station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Godstone hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Godstone
Other occasions in Godstone
Events we cater in Godstone
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Whatever the occasion in Godstone, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Mention allergies you know about
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
- 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