Surrey · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Tadworth
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Tadworth and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Book the van in Tadworth
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Tadworth is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering in Tadworth, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater a wake at the family home and gatherings after the committal.
In Tadworth, the hall is frequently where people gather. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Arranging a wake in Tadworth
Tadworth is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in the KT20 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Tadworth is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of the Good Shepherd frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Tadworth is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the KT20 and KT18 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Beatrice Square, High Street and Fairacres, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Kingswood (1 mile south-east), Walton on the Hill (1 mile south-west), Lower Kingswood (2 miles south-east), Headley (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.9 miles north-west) and Headley Court (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Tadworth include Chinthurst School (0.7 miles south) and The Beacon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Inn on the Green (0.5 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or KT20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Tadworth
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Tadworth?
The closest is Tadworth station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Mention allergies you know about
We park quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Tadworth
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Tadworth
Other occasions in Tadworth
Occasions we serve in Tadworth
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Tadworth station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Tadworth hosts choose us
- Events in Tadworth and across Surrey
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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