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Funeral and wake catering in Hurst Green, Surrey
Funeral and wake catering in Hurst Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Hurst Green?
Funeral and wake catering in Hurst Green, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We’re frequently asked to cater village hall wakes and gatherings after scattering ashes, with gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In a small place like Hurst Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village 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.
Arranging a wake in Hurst Green
Hurst Green is about 1 mile south of Oxted, in Surrey. For wakes in Hurst Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hurst Green to London (about 18 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Hurst Green station serves Hurst Green directly.
Here we cover the RH8 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Oast Road, Spring Lane and Quarry Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Oxted (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile east), Tandridge (2 miles west) and Merle Common (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (4 miles south) and Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west). Open spaces near Hurst Green include Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
- Local schools include Hazelwood School (0.5 miles north-east) and Oxted School (1 mile north)
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Hurst Green
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Village hall wakes
Families holding a service at St Agatha's Hall often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
Questions from Hurst Green
Do you come out to small places like Hurst Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Hurst Green?
Hurst Green has its own station: Hurst Green station.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you cover Hurst Green?
We do. We serve events in Hurst Green and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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 service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or RH8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Hurst Green
More for events in Hurst Green
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Hurst Green; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Hurst Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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