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Funeral and wake catering in Puddledock, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Puddledock and across Greater London.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Puddledock?
Funeral and wake catering in Puddledock, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and village hall wakes.
In Puddledock, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Puddledock (TN16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Puddledock? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Mention allergies you know about
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
As a London location, Puddledock is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Puddledock: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Puddledock?
The closest is Edenbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is parking a problem for the van in Puddledock?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Puddledock?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Puddledock.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts. In summer, a wake in Puddledock has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
After a funeral in Puddledock
Puddledock is about 4 miles east of Oxted, in Greater London. In and around Puddledock, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Puddledock is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Edenbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Puddledock is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Greater London takes in TN16. We also bring the van to wakes in Pootings (1 mile south-west), Crockham Hill (1 mile west), Goodley Stock (2 miles west), Four Elms (2 miles south) and Mowshurst (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Orpington (10 miles north), Thornton Heath (14 miles north-west), Croydon (12 miles north-west), Bromley (12 miles north), West Norwood (15 miles north-west) and Beckenham (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (3 miles west) and Hever Castle (3.7 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Perfect for your wake in Puddledock
It takes one job off a very long list.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- 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