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Funeral and Wake Catering for South Nutfield events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in South Nutfield.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering in South Nutfield
About our funeral and wake catering in South Nutfield
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. We are frequently asked to cater family meals after the service and a tribute meal, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near South Nutfield, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in South Nutfield is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Nearby places to South Nutfield
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Events we cater in South Nutfield
It takes one job off a very long list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in South Nutfield book the van for events such as:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
Relatives arriving by train should know that South Nutfield has its own station, Nutfield station.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Allow a little extra
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask the venue about the van
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
South Nutfield: halls, homes and travel
South Nutfield is about 2 miles south-east of Redhill, in Surrey. In and around South Nutfield, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. South Nutfield is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. South Nutfield is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over RH1 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Morris Road, The Copse and The Avenue, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Nutfield (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles west), Redhill (2 miles north-west), South Earlswood (2 miles south-west) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (1.9 miles north-west) and East Surrey Hospital (1.4 miles west). Open spaces near South Nutfield include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Carrington School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head Public House (0.9 miles north)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why South Nutfield hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in South Nutfield and across Surrey
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in South Nutfield
Is South Nutfield close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like South Nutfield?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can the van come to South Nutfield?
We do. We serve events in South Nutfield and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
- 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