Surrey · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Smallfield events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Smallfield and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Smallfield events
About our funeral and wake catering in Smallfield
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and celebrations of life, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy.
For a wake in a place like Smallfield, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
After a funeral in Smallfield
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. People in Smallfield book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in RH6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Smallfield we cover include Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Oakwood School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Plough and Furrow pub (under half a mile east)
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In winter, it’s dark in Smallfield by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Nearby places to Smallfield
Also in Smallfield
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Smallfield?
It takes one job off a very long list.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Smallfield book the van for events such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Horley station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
FAQs for Smallfield
Is Smallfield close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Smallfield?
Horley station, about 2 miles west of the centre.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Allow for the service running over
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Allow a little extra
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
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