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Funeral and Wake Catering in Old Malden
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Old Malden.
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Old Malden?
Why choose a fish and chip van in Old Malden?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is 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. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Old Malden and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering in Old Malden, fried fresh
It’s an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For a tribute meal and wakes at venues, we can cook pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In Old Malden, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Also near Old Malden
Also in Old Malden
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Old Malden?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Old Malden book the van for events such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Tolworth station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
Wake catering near Old Malden
Old Malden is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Surrey. For wakes in Old Malden, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Old Malden is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Old Malden to London (about 11 miles away).
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Old Malden may suit, with the van in the car park.
Here we cover the KT19, KT4 and KT5 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Curtis Road, Rowden Road and Grafton Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Old Malden, we also cover Worcester Park (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile north-west), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-east), Berrylands (1 mile north-west) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south), Horley (14 miles south), Redhill (10 miles south-east), Egham (13 miles west) and Reigate (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles west) and Bentall Centre (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Old Malden includes The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local schools include Richard Challoner School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn Public House (1 mile north-east)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In summer, a wake in Old Malden has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Old Malden
Can the van park in Hogsmill LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Old Malden?
Tolworth station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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