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Funeral and Wake Catering in Leatherhead
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Leatherhead and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Leatherhead
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Leatherhead and the whole of Surrey
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Leatherhead
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and a wake at the family home.
In Leatherhead, choosing a venue near the service helps guests. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Wake catering near Leatherhead
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Leatherhead and the surrounding area. Leatherhead is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Leatherhead to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A24 and A245 to reach Leatherhead. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there is a station right in Leatherhead: Leatherhead station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Leatherhead; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over the KT22 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find Leatherhead on the A24 and A245, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Duke's Head Public House (less than half a mile south)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow for the service running over
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Leatherhead is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Leatherhead
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Leatherhead?
Leatherhead station, in Leatherhead itself.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
For event organisers in Leatherhead
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Leatherhead?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Whatever the occasion in Leatherhead, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like Church of Our Lady and St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What affects the price in Leatherhead
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Towns and villages near Leatherhead
Also in Leatherhead
- 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