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Funeral and wake catering in Horton, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Horton.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A chip van near Horton
Funeral and wake catering in Horton, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Horton, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow for the service running over
- Allow a little extra
We serve when people are ready.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Horton. In Horton, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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 typically the easier option.
Events we cater in Horton
It suits all ages.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Local halls and clubs near Horton can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Questions from Horton
How far is Horton from London?
About 13 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Do you cover Horton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Horton is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Arranging a wake in Horton
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wake in Horton, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Chessington South station, about 0.9 miles north-west. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Horton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the KT19 and KT9 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Horton includes Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Chessington Community College (0.9 miles north-west) and Kingswood House School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Horton
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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