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Funeral and wake catering in Walton on the Hill, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Walton on the Hill and across Surrey.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Book the van in Walton on the Hill
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Walton on the Hill
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering in Walton on the Hill, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For anniversary memorials and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
For a wake near Walton on the Hill, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
After a funeral in Walton on the Hill
Walton on the Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Tell us where your wake in Walton on the Hill will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Walton on the Hill is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Walton on the Hill to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Walton on the Hill is on or near the B2220, handy for relatives driving in. Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Tadworth station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Walton on the Hill is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in KT20 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your wake is on Nursery Road, Deans Lane and Meadow Walk or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Walton on the Hill sits on or near the B2220, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Close by, we cover wakes in Tadworth (1 mile north-east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile east), Headley (2 miles west), Kingswood (2 miles north-east) and Mogador (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Headley Court (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Chinthurst School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bell pub (0.5 miles north)
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Common questions in Walton on the Hill
Is Walton on the Hill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Walton on the Hill?
The closest is Tadworth station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
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 normally the easier option.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Walton on the Hill and the whole of Surrey
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Walton on the Hill, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Walton on the Hill
More for events in Walton on the Hill
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Walton on the Hill?
It takes one job off a very long list.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- 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