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Funeral and Wake Catering for Irons Bottom events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Irons Bottom.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Irons Bottom?
Funeral and wake catering in Irons Bottom, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. For family meals after the service and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips for your guests.
In rural Irons Bottom, home or the hall is usual. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Arranging a wake in Irons Bottom
Irons Bottom is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Irons Bottom and the surrounding area. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Salfords station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Irons Bottom is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the RH2 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to wakes in Sidlow (1 mile north-east), South Park (2 miles north), Leigh (2 miles west), Dawesgreen (2 miles west) and Reigate (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (3 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (2.5 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Irons Bottom include Reigate School (1.6 miles north-east)
FAQs for Irons Bottom
Is Irons Bottom too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Irons Bottom from London?
About 21 miles from central London.
Do you cover Irons Bottom?
We do. Irons Bottom is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
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’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In summer, a wake in Irons Bottom has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
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.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Irons Bottom?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For a service at a church like Emmanuel Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there is a minimum
- The van’s size and access needs
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 is fried on the spot.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Irons Bottom
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. 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.
Places near Irons Bottom
Other occasions in Irons Bottom
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let us know of any allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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