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Funeral and Wake Catering in Tatsfield
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Tatsfield and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering for Tatsfield events
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake. Late-December sunset in Tatsfield is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Tatsfield
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. For small family memorials and celebrations of life, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In Tatsfield, a hall with parking is often the easiest option. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Tatsfield (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
For event organisers in Tatsfield
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Perfect for your wake in Tatsfield
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Tatsfield, people book us for occasions like:
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Oxted station, about 3 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
What affects the price in Tatsfield
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Common questions in Tatsfield
What’s the nearest station to Tatsfield?
The closest is Oxted station, roughly 3 miles away.
Is parking a problem for the van in Tatsfield?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
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What else we do in Tatsfield
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan for a few extra people
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
After a funeral in Tatsfield
Tatsfield is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. For wakes in Tatsfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Tatsfield to London (15 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Tatsfield, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN16, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include The Square, Ninehams Road and Maesmaur Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Tatsfield, we also cover South Street (1 mile east), Titsey (1 mile south), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south) and Westerham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (7 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (14 miles north-west) and New Cross (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Tatsfield hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Tatsfield and the whole of Greater London
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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