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Funeral and wake catering in Titsey, Surrey
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Titsey? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in Titsey?
About our funeral and wake catering in Titsey
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. Popular choices include haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after the committal and anniversary memorials.
For a wake near Titsey, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. A wake in Titsey in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Titsey?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. 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 us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Common questions in Titsey
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James the Greater?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Titsey too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover Titsey?
We do. Titsey is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Perfect for your wake in Titsey
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
In Titsey and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St James the Greater, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Titsey: halls, homes and travel
Titsey is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Surrey. Whether your wake is in the middle of Titsey or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Oxted station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Titsey, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in RH8, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Tatsfield (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile south-west), Moorhouse Bank (2 miles south-east), South Street (2 miles north-east) and The Chart (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Tandridge Priory (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Botley Hill.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Titsey
Other occasions in Titsey
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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