Surrey · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Holmwood Corner
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Holmwood Corner.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Holmwood Corner?
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Holmwood Corner is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Read more
How our funeral and wake catering works in Holmwood Corner
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Whether it is a favourite meal in someone’s memory and gatherings after scattering ashes, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Holmwood Corner, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Holmwood Corner and the whole of Surrey
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Events we cater in Holmwood Corner
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Holmwood Corner and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Holmwood Corner: Holmwood station.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Wake catering near Holmwood Corner
Holmwood Corner is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Whether your wake is in the middle of Holmwood Corner or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Holmwood Corner is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Holmwood Corner, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over RH5 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Holmwood Corner, we also cover South Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles west), Capel (3 miles south) and Friday Street (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Holmwood Corner include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
Places near Holmwood Corner
What else we do in Holmwood Corner
What affects the price in Holmwood Corner
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t 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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Holmwood Corner
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Build in time for delays
- Allow a little extra
- Have chairs for those who need them
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Holmwood Corner
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.
Could you trade in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
- 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