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Funeral and Wake Catering for North Holmwood events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in North Holmwood? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in North Holmwood
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
How our funeral and wake catering works in North Holmwood
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. We serve cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at venues.
In North Holmwood, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
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. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to North Holmwood
What else we do in North Holmwood
Wake catering near North Holmwood
North Holmwood is about 1 mile south of Dorking, in Surrey. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in North Holmwood and the surrounding area. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from North Holmwood to Guildford (11 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Dorking West station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. North Holmwood is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5 and RH4, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Howard Road, Horsham Road and Inholms Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside North Holmwood, we also cover Blackbrook (1 mile south-east), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (1 mile north), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (3.7 miles west) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Open spaces near North Holmwood include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles north)
North Holmwood: your questions answered
Could you trade in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in North Holmwood; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in North Holmwood, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Mention allergies you know about
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
- 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