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Funeral and Wake Catering in Warlingham
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Warlingham and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
A chip van near Warlingham
Funeral and wake catering in Warlingham, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it is wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at venues, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In Warlingham, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Occasions we serve in Warlingham
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever the occasion in Warlingham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at venues
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In winter, it’s dark in Warlingham by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Warlingham
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Warlingham
Other occasions in Warlingham
Wakes in Warlingham: venues and practical details
Warlingham is about 3 miles east of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Tell us where your wake in Warlingham will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Warlingham to London (about 13 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the B269 and B270 to reach Warlingham. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Upper Warlingham station, roughly 0.9 miles west of the centre.
We cover wakes in every part of CR6 and CR3 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Redvers Road and The Green, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Warlingham on the B269 and B270, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Warlingham, we also cover Hamsey Green (1 mile north), Whyteleafe (1 mile west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Farleigh (2 miles north-east) and Kenley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Warlingham Park Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Warlingham School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Lion Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Warlingham
Is Warlingham close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
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.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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