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Funeral and Wake Catering in Norwood Hill
Funeral and wake catering in Norwood Hill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Norwood Hill
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We’re frequently asked to cater small family memorials and gatherings at a village hall or club, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Norwood Hill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In winter, it’s dark in Norwood Hill by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Norwood Hill, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We park quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Questions from Norwood Hill
Can the van park in Edolph's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Norwood Hill?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Norwood Hill and the whole of Surrey
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Arranging a wake in Norwood Hill
Norwood Hill is about 2 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Norwood Hill and the surrounding area. Norwood Hill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Norwood Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of RH6 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover wakes in Nalderswood (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (2 miles south), Cudworth (2 miles south-west), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Russ Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (11 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Castle (4.2 miles north) and Langley Green Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Norwood Hill includes Reigate Heath.
Events we cater in Norwood Hill
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
In Norwood Hill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
If relatives are coming by rail, Horley station is about 2.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
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What else we do in Norwood Hill
- 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