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Funeral and Wake Catering in Mickleham
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Mickleham and the surrounding area.
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- A tribute meal
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Perfect for your wake in Mickleham
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Box Hill & Westhumble station, about 1.2 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
How our funeral and wake catering works in Mickleham
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it is a tribute meal and pub wakes, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
In rural Mickleham, home or the hall is usual. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
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What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
After a funeral in Mickleham
Mickleham is about 2 miles south of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wake in Mickleham, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Mickleham to Guildford (11 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Michael, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Mickleham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in RH5, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on Old London Road, School Lane and Dell Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Westhumble (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north), Pixham (2 miles south), Fetcham (2 miles north-west) and Great Bookham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Headley Court (2.4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mickleham include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Box Hill School (within half a mile south-west) and The Ashcombe School (2.2 miles south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Mickleham?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Mickleham. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Mickleham hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
- We cover Mickleham and the whole of Surrey
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Mickleham
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you trade in Norbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Mickleham; 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Mickleham
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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