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Funeral and wake catering in Long Ditton, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Long Ditton.
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in Long Ditton
Funeral and wake catering in Long Ditton, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for memorial gatherings and remembrance gatherings.
For a wake in Long Ditton, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Long Ditton (KT6)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Long Ditton; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us 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 are done.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
FAQs for Long Ditton
Is parking a problem for the van in Long Ditton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Long Ditton?
The closest is Surbiton station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Long Ditton?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van come to Long Ditton?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Long Ditton and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Towns and villages near Long Ditton
More for events in Long Ditton
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Long Ditton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
After a funeral in Long Ditton
Long Ditton is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wake in Long Ditton, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Long Ditton may suit, with the van in the car park. Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
We serve wakes across KT6 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on Pound Close, Fleece Road and St Chads Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Long Ditton we cover include Ditton Hill (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Thames Ditton (1 mile west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-west) and Surbiton Park (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (1.9 miles north) and Tolworth Hospital (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Long Ditton includes The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local schools include Shrewsbury House School (0.6 miles south-east) and Hinchley Wood School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Raintree pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.1 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Long Ditton?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Surbiton station, about 0.7 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
What affects the price in Long Ditton
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- The length of service
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
- 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