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Funeral and Wake Catering for Selsdon events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Selsdon? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering for Selsdon events
Funeral and wake catering in Selsdon, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. Whether it is remembering a loved one’s favourite food and small family memorials, we can cook gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In Selsdon, the hall is frequently where people gather. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in Selsdon by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask the venue about the van
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow a little extra
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Selsdon?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Selsdon. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Selsdon hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Selsdon and across Surrey
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Common questions in Selsdon
Which station is closest to Selsdon?
The closest is Sanderstead station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at St Francis?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Selsdon?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Selsdon?
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, Sanderstead station is about 1.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Wake catering near Selsdon
Selsdon is about 2 miles south-east of Croydon, in Surrey. People in Selsdon book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Selsdon is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Selsdon to London (about 11 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Francis, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Local halls and clubs near Selsdon can host a wake if home is too small.
Anywhere in CR2 and CR0, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include York Road, Byron Road and Abbey Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Selsdon, we also cover Forestdale (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north-east), Sanderstead (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find County Borough of Croydon (2.7 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Selsdon includes Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Local schools include The Quest Academy (less than half a mile north) and Royal Russell School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Sir Julian Huxley pub (under half a mile west)
Places near Selsdon
Other occasions in Selsdon
- 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