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Funeral and Wake Catering for Shellwood Cross events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Shellwood Cross? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering in Shellwood Cross
Funeral and wake catering in Shellwood Cross, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Typical bookings include gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at home, with pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In rural Shellwood Cross, home or the hall is usual. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Shellwood Cross; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you’re 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Shellwood Cross
Can the van park in Newdigate Brickworks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Shellwood Cross?
The closest is Holmwood station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How do we estimate numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
For event organisers in Shellwood Cross
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Nearby places to Shellwood Cross
Other occasions in Shellwood Cross
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Shellwood Cross?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
In Shellwood Cross and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Bartholomew often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
Wakes in Shellwood Cross: venues and practical details
Shellwood Cross is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in the RH2 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Holmwood station, about 2.5 miles south-west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shellwood Cross, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the RH2 postcode area. Other places close to Shellwood Cross we cover include Parkgate (1 mile south), Nalderswood (1 mile east), Newdigate (2 miles south), Norwood Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cudworth (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Priory Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Shellwood Cross includes Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow for the service running over
- Have chairs for those who need them
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- 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