Surrey · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Tandridge events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Tandridge and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Tandridge events
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Tandridge is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Tandridge? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering in Tandridge, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for wakes at home and village hall wakes.
For a wake near Tandridge, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Tandridge?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Tandridge:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Godstone station is about 1.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there’s a minimum
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Tandridge
Could you trade in Bay Pond?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Is Tandridge too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
Towns and villages near Tandridge
Also in Tandridge
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Bookings across Surrey, including Tandridge
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Arranging a wake in Tandridge
Tandridge is about 2 miles south-west of Oxted, in Surrey. Wakes in Tandridge are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
For wakes in RH8 and RH9, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Jackass Lane, Tandridge Lane and The Walk; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Church Town (1 mile north-west), South Godstone (1 mile south-west), Hurst Green (2 miles east), Godstone (2 miles north-west) and Oxted (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (6 miles west), Ewell (12 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (3.2 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Botley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oxted School (2 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan seating for older guests
We serve when people are ready.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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