Surrey · England
Funeral and wake catering in Russ Hill, Surrey
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Russ Hill and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
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Arranging a wake in Russ Hill
Russ Hill is about 3 miles north of Bewbush, in Surrey. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Russ Hill. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Russ Hill to Guildford (16 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Russ Hill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across RH6. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Charlwood (1 mile north-east), Cudworth (1 mile north-west), Ifieldwood (1 mile south), Norwood Hill (2 miles north) and Ifield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (4 miles north-east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are County Mall (3.4 miles south-east) and Langley Green Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Russ Hill include Vann Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Half Moon pub (0.8 miles north-east)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Russ Hill
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. For a tribute meal and pub wakes, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In rural Russ Hill, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Towns and villages near Russ Hill
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For event organisers in Russ Hill
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Build in time for delays
- Let us know of any allergies
Remember the journey from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Russ Hill; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
FAQs for Russ Hill
Do you come out to small places like Russ Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you cover Russ Hill?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Russ Hill and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Russ Hill?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- 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