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Funeral and wake catering in Langley Vale, Surrey
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Langley Vale? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering in Langley Vale
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Langley Vale
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings after the committal and wakes at home, with gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Langley Vale, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. 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 Langley Vale hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Langley Vale questions
How far is Langley Vale from London?
About 15 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Also near Langley Vale
Also in Langley Vale
Wake catering near Langley Vale
Langley Vale is about 2 miles east of Ashtead, in Surrey. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Langley Vale and the surrounding area. We serve 395 places across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Langley Vale to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Tattenham Corner station is about 1 mile away. Langley Vale is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the KT18 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Grosvenor Road, Harding Road and Rosebery Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Langley Vale we cover include Tattenham Corner (1 mile east), Great Burgh (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north-east), Burgh Heath (2 miles east) and Epsom (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Egham (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Headley Court (1.1 miles south-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Langley Vale include Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Rosebery School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Derby Arms (0.7 miles north-east)
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Allow for the service running over
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Sunset in Langley Vale is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; 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 in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Events we cater in Langley Vale
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
After a service at St Stephen On The Downs, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- 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