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Funeral and Wake Catering for Sutton Abinger events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Sutton Abinger? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Sutton Abinger events
Funeral and wake catering in Sutton Abinger, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. For wakes at home and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like Sutton Abinger, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Where the van can park in Sutton Abinger
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Sutton Abinger
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We start when you give the word.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
After a funeral in Sutton Abinger
Sutton Abinger is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For wakes in Sutton Abinger, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Sutton Abinger is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Sutton Abinger to Guildford (7 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Sutton Abinger; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of RH5. That could mean a wake at a home on Hoe Lane, Annisdowne Close and Sutton Place or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Sutton Abinger, we also cover Hoe (1 mile west), Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north-west) and Shere (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (0.9 miles east) and Abinger Castle (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Sutton Abinger includes Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Local schools include Belmont Prep School (1.3 miles south-east) and Hurtwood House (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Volunteer pub (under half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Places near Sutton Abinger
Other occasions in Sutton Abinger
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sutton Abinger?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Sutton Abinger
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Events we cater in Sutton Abinger
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that Gomshall station is about 1.4 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Sutton Abinger. In Sutton Abinger, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Sutton Abinger? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Sutton Abinger: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Sutton Abinger from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council 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