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Funeral and wake catering in The Chart, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in The Chart.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering for The Chart events
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
About our funeral and wake catering in The Chart
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. For gatherings after the committal and small family memorials, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy for your guests.
Near The Chart, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from The Chart
Can you serve after a service at St Andrew's?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is The Chart from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in The Chart?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you are 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.
Arranging a wake in The Chart
The Chart is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. For a wake in The Chart, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Hurst Green station is about 1.6 miles away.
Here we cover the RH8 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Stoneleigh Road, St Andrews Way and Ridlands Lane, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Pains-Hill (1 mile west), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east), Goodley Stock (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west) and Crockham Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (0.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Schools near The Chart include Hazelwood School (1.3 miles west) and Oxted School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Carpenters Arms (less than half a mile south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Nearby places to The Chart
Also in The Chart
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. A wake in The Chart in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in The Chart? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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- 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