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Funeral and Wake Catering for Newdigate events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Newdigate? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A tribute meal
Book the van in Newdigate
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Newdigate
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In rural Newdigate, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Newdigate. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Newdigate
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Newdigate? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
FAQs for Newdigate
Is Newdigate too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Newdigate Brickworks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you come to Newdigate?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Newdigate is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Newdigate; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your wake in Newdigate
It is one less thing to organise.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Holmwood station, about 1.7 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Newdigate: halls, homes and travel
Newdigate is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Whether your wake is in the middle of Newdigate or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Newdigate is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Newdigate; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over RH5. We can serve a wake on streets such as Church Road, Underhill Road and Village Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Cudworth (1 mile east), Parkgate (1 mile north-east), Shellwood Cross (2 miles north), Russ Hill (2 miles south-east) and Nalderswood (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Langley Green Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (4.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include Six Bells pub (under half a mile south)
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Newdigate
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Places near Newdigate
Also in Newdigate
- 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