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Funeral and Wake Catering in Meadvale
Funeral and wake catering in Meadvale: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A chip van near Meadvale
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Meadvale
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Whether it’s celebrations of life and small family memorials, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
In Meadvale, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Meadvale
Could you trade in Earlswood Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Meadvale?
Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
After a funeral in Meadvale
Meadvale is about 1 mile south-east of Reigate, in Surrey. Around Meadvale, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Meadvale is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. For a service at a church like Meadvale Hall, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Meadvale, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in RH2 and RH1, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Hazel Road, Willow Road and Arbutus Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Meadvale include the A2044, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Meadvale, we also cover Earlswood (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile north-east), South Earlswood (1 mile south-east), Holmethorpe (2 miles north-east) and Salfords (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (1.2 miles north-east) and Reigate Priory Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Meadvale includes Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Dunottar School (less than half a mile north) and St John's Primary School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Oak pub (under half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Meadvale
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Meadvale
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Where the van can park in Meadvale
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Choose a friend to be our contact
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Organising for someone else?
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Meadvale?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Meadvale is on or near the A2044, handy for relatives driving in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In Meadvale, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Read more
- 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