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Funeral and Wake Catering in Stoke D'Abernon
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Stoke D'Abernon? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
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About our funeral and wake catering in Stoke D'Abernon
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. On the menu are sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral.
Near Stoke D'Abernon, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Stoke D'Abernon hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Stoke D'Abernon questions
What’s the nearest station to Stoke D'Abernon?
Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, in Stoke D'Abernon itself.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Stoke D'Abernon; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. 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 a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Events we cater in Stoke D'Abernon
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Relatives arriving by train should know that Stoke D'Abernon has its own station, Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Where the van can park in Stoke D'Abernon
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Stoke D'Abernon
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Arranging a wake in Stoke D'Abernon
Stoke D'Abernon is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. People in Stoke D'Abernon book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stoke D'Abernon, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in KT11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Station Road, Stoke Close and Vincent Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Cobham (1 mile north-west), Oxshott (1 mile north-east), Pachesham Park (2 miles east), West End (3 miles north) and Malden Rushett (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (5 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Epsom Cottage Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Stoke D'Abernon include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include St Andrew's CofE Primary School (1.2 miles north-west) and Therfield School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Plough pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Stoke D'Abernon
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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