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Funeral and Wake Catering in South Godstone
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in South Godstone.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Pub wakes
Planning an event in South Godstone?
About our funeral and wake catering in South Godstone
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. On the menu are haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and a wake at the family home.
In a small place like South Godstone, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Build in time for delays
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Perfect for your wake in South Godstone
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
For family travelling by train, South Godstone has its own station, Godstone station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Also near South Godstone
Other occasions in South Godstone
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- We cover South Godstone and the whole of Surrey
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in South Godstone
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in South Godstone
Is South Godstone close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Tilburstow Hill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Arranging a wake in South Godstone
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. For wakes in South Godstone, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
After a service at St Stephen, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the RH9 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Nearby, you will find Fox And Hounds Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In summer, a wake in South Godstone has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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