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Funeral and Wake Catering for Keeper's Corner events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Keeper's Corner? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Keeper's Corner?
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. Late-December sunset in Keeper's Corner is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH6 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Keeper's Corner
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. For celebrations of life and memorial events and anniversaries, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Keeper's Corner, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Wakes in Keeper's Corner: venues and practical details
Keeper's Corner is about 3 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Keeper's Corner and nearby villages. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
With the B2037 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Keeper's Corner. For a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Keeper's Corner; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Surrey takes in RH6 and RH10, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Effingham Road and Redehall Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You will find Keeper's Corner on the B2037, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Burstow (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile west), Copthorne (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (1 mile west) and Smallfield (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north-west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles north-west) and Caterham (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Langley Green Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (2.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Curious Pig in the Parlour pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Also near Keeper's Corner
Other occasions in Keeper's Corner
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Keeper's Corner? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Keeper's Corner
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
In Keeper's Corner and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 2.3 miles west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Keeper's Corner
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Surrey, including Keeper's Corner
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See our prices page or the cost guide.
FAQs for Keeper's Corner
What’s the nearest station to Keeper's Corner?
The closest is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is Keeper's Corner close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Build in time for delays
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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