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Funeral and Wake Catering for Nalderswood events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Nalderswood and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Nalderswood?
Where the van can park in Nalderswood
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Funeral and wake catering in Nalderswood, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. For scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
Near Nalderswood, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Nalderswood
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Nalderswood from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Nalderswood?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Nalderswood
What else we do in Nalderswood
Why choose a fish and chip van in Nalderswood?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. 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 book our van in Nalderswood
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wake catering near Nalderswood
Nalderswood is about 3 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. Wakes in Nalderswood are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Nalderswood to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Bartholomew often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Nalderswood is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in RH2, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a wake at a home on Smalls Hill Road and Deanoak Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Nalderswood, we also cover Norwood Hill (1 mile south-east), Shellwood Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south-west) and Charlwood (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (3 miles east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Events we cater in Nalderswood
It can be a fitting tribute.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Nalderswood book the van for occasions like:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Salfords station, roughly 3.4 miles east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In Nalderswood, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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