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Funeral and Wake Catering in Peaslake
Funeral and wake catering in Peaslake: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
A chip van near Peaslake
Funeral and wake catering in Peaslake, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and remembrance gatherings.
In rural Peaslake, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow for the service running over
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are 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.
Peaslake: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mark?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Peaslake?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you right away whether we’re available.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Peaslake, and we will check the date and send a price.
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How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Late-December sunset in Peaslake is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Peaslake: halls, homes and travel
Peaslake is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU5, we can bring the van to you. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Peaslake to Guildford (7 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mark, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Peaslake is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in GU5 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wake could be at a house on Pond Lane, Peaslake Lane and Walking Bottom, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Peaslake, we cover Holmbury St Mary (1 mile east), Farley Green (2 miles west), Pitland Street (2 miles east), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Farnham (15 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (1.8 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (1.5 miles south-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Peaslake and the whole of Surrey
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- 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
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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