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Funeral and wake catering in Ranmore Common, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Ranmore Common.
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
A chip van near Ranmore Common
Funeral and wake catering in Ranmore Common, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. For small family memorials and a tribute meal, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a wake near Ranmore Common, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Common questions in Ranmore Common
Which station is closest to Ranmore Common?
The closest is Dorking West station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Perfect for your wake in Ranmore Common
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Barnabas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether there is a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow a little extra
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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.
Places near Ranmore Common
Other occasions in Ranmore Common
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. 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.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Ranmore Common
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Wake catering near Ranmore Common
Ranmore Common is about 2 miles north-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in the RH5 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Dorking West station, about 1.1 miles east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Ranmore Common, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH5, we can fry fresh for your guests. For wakes just outside Ranmore Common, we cover Westcott (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north-east), Dorking (2 miles south-east), Pixham (2 miles east) and Wotton (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Betchworth Castle (3 miles east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Ranmore Common includes Box Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles east)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
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, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Where the van can park in Ranmore Common
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Summer evenings in Ranmore Common stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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