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Funeral and Wake Catering in Lingfield Common
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Lingfield Common? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book the van in Lingfield Common
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
About our funeral and wake catering in Lingfield Common
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. Whether it’s gatherings at a village hall or club and a wake at the family home, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In a small place like Lingfield Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
After a funeral in Lingfield Common
Lingfield Common is about 4 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Tell us where your wake in Lingfield Common will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Lingfield Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Lingfield station is about 0.8 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Lingfield Common, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across the RH7 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Lingfield Common Road, Nursery Gardens and Godstone Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Lingfield Common we cover include Lingfield (1 mile south-east), Blindley Heath (2 miles north-west), Felcourt (2 miles south), Dormansland (2 miles south-east) and Newchapel (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles west), Redhill (7 miles north-west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Lingfield College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Cage Public House (0.7 miles south)
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Mention allergies you know about
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Allow a little extra
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Lingfield Common
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
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What else we do in Lingfield Common
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Late-December sunset in Lingfield Common 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Lingfield Common?
It works for everyone.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Family meals after the service
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Common questions in Lingfield Common
Which station is closest to Lingfield Common?
The closest is Lingfield station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not 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.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
- 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