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Funeral and Wake Catering in Paynes Green
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Paynes Green? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
Planning an event in Paynes Green?
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Paynes Green; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RH5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Paynes Green
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We are frequently asked to cater pub wakes and village hall wakes, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Paynes Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Wakes in Paynes Green: venues and practical details
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. People in Paynes Green book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Paynes Green is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Paynes Green to Guildford (12 miles away).
Paynes Green is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in RH5, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Paynes Green includes Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Paynes Green?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Paynes Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Ockley station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Common questions in Paynes Green
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.
Is Paynes Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cover Paynes Green?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Paynes Green and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Towns and villages near Paynes Green
More for events in Paynes Green
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Plan for a few extra people
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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