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Funeral and wake catering in South Earlswood, Surrey
We bring fish and chips for the wake to South Earlswood and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book the van in South Earlswood
About our funeral and wake catering in South Earlswood
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For gatherings at home after a funeral and pub wakes, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
Near South Earlswood, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Plan for a few extra people
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Arranging a wake in South Earlswood
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. In and around South Earlswood, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.9 miles north. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of South Earlswood, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in RH1, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Earlswood include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Reigate School (1.2 miles north-west) and Dunottar School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Scud pub (1 mile north)
FAQs for South Earlswood
Can the van park in Earlswood Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Is South Earlswood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Do you come to South Earlswood?
Yes, we do. We serve events in South Earlswood and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including South Earlswood.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
More for events in South Earlswood
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. In South Earlswood, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Who books funeral and wake catering in South Earlswood?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In South Earlswood, people book us for occasions like:
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
If the funeral is at a church such as Christ the King, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- 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 picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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