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Funeral and Wake Catering in Horne
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Horne.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A chip van near Horne
Funeral and wake catering in Horne, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and a tribute meal.
Near Horne, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Allow for the service running over
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let us know of any allergies
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Horne; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Questions from Horne
How far is Horne from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Wake catering near Horne
Horne is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Across the RH6 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Horne is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Horne to London (22 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Horne, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Church Road and Whitewood Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Whitewood (1 mile north-east), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Bletchingley Castle (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Horne includes Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jolly Farmer pub (under half a mile north-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Horne
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Nearby places to Horne
More for events in Horne
- 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