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Funeral and wake catering in Kingswood, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Kingswood.
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Kingswood
How our funeral and wake catering works in Kingswood
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Whether it is gatherings after the committal and gatherings after scattering ashes, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
Around Kingswood, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Kingswood. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Kingswood and the whole of Surrey
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Kingswood: halls, homes and travel
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wake in Kingswood, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Kingswood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. If relatives are coming by rail, there is a station right in Kingswood: Kingswood station. Kingswood is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in KT20 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place, wherever the van can park. With the B2032 close by, Kingswood is easy for us to reach for your wake. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Local schools include Chinthurst School (1.1 miles west) and The Beacon School (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Kingswood Arms (within half a mile north)
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. 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:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Places near Kingswood
Also in Kingswood
Occasions we serve in Kingswood
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
With the B2032 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Kingswood.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Kingswood: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Kingswood close to London?
About 15 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you cover Kingswood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Kingswood. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Kingswood; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Kingswood, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
- 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