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Funeral and Wake Catering for Molesey events
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 Molesey.
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in Molesey
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Molesey
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at venues and anniversary memorials, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Around Molesey, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Molesey
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After a funeral in Molesey
Molesey is about 6 miles west of Wimbledon, in Surrey. We cover Molesey as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Molesey is on or near the A309, handy for relatives driving in.
We take the van to wakes all over KT8, KT7 and KT10. Local streets include Bell Road, Park Road and Kent Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A309 close by, Molesey is simple for us to get to with the van. Other places close to Molesey we cover include Weston Green (1 mile south-east), Thames Ditton (1 mile south-east), Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-east) and Long Ditton (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (9 miles west).
A little further out are Bentall Centre (2.4 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find The Lake and The Wood.
- Nearby schools include Esher College (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Albion pub (0.6 miles north-east)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Molesey; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Molesey
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Molesey book the van for events such as:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
Local halls and clubs near Molesey can host a wake if home is too small.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Molesey: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Molesey?
The closest is Hampton Court station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How far is Molesey from London?
About 13 miles from central London.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Molesey.
- 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