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Funeral and wake catering in South Merstham, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in South Merstham.
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in South Merstham
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary memorials and village hall wakes.
In South Merstham, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan seating for older guests
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In South Merstham, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in South Merstham
South Merstham is about 2 miles north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. For wakes in South Merstham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. South Merstham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from South Merstham to London (about 17 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Merstham station is in South Merstham itself. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of South Merstham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Surrey takes in RH1. Streets in the area include Station Road South, London Road South and Station Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Merstham (1 mile north), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile west), Nutfield (2 miles south-east) and Redhill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and The Belfry (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Merstham Park School (less than half a mile south-east) and East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-west)
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Questions from South Merstham
Is South Merstham close to London?
About 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to South Merstham?
South Merstham has its own station: Merstham station.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Nearby places to South Merstham
Other occasions in South Merstham
For event organisers in South Merstham
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- 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