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Funeral and Wake Catering for Nutfield events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Nutfield and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
A chip van near Nutfield
How our funeral and wake catering works in Nutfield
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we are often booked for wakes at church halls and clubs and memorial gatherings.
In rural Nutfield, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What affects the price in Nutfield
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups generally 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.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Nutfield
What’s the nearest station to Nutfield?
The closest is Nutfield station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Could you trade in Nutfield Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
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.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake. In Nutfield, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Allow for the service running over
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Also near Nutfield
Also in Nutfield
Nutfield: halls, homes and travel
Nutfield is about 2 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. Around Nutfield, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Nutfield to London (18 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A25 to reach Nutfield. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Nutfield, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RH1, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, Hunters Gate and Cooper's Hill Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nutfield sits on or near the A25, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include South Nutfield (1 mile south), Brewer Street (1 mile north-east), Holmethorpe (1 mile north-west), South Merstham (2 miles north-west) and Redhill (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Fire Museum (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Nutfield includes Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Nutfield include The Carrington School (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile east)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Nutfield?
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Nutfield station, about 0.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
- 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