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Funeral and Wake Catering for Westhumble events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Westhumble and across Surrey.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering in Westhumble
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
About our funeral and wake catering in Westhumble
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for pub wakes and wakes at church halls and clubs.
In a small place like Westhumble, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Surrey, including Westhumble
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Westhumble questions
Is Westhumble close to London?
About 20 miles from central London.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you come to Westhumble?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Westhumble. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in Westhumble. Sunset in Westhumble is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
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. To send them, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Nearby places to Westhumble
Also in Westhumble
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
After a funeral in Westhumble
Westhumble is about 2 miles north of Dorking, in Surrey. For wakes in Westhumble, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Westhumble to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Westhumble, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RH5, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Adlers Lane, Chapel Lane and Burney Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Pixham (1 mile south-east), Mickleham (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-west), Dorking (2 miles south) and Westcott (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Headley Court (3.6 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Westhumble includes Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Westhumble include St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Stepping Stones pub (less than half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (1.2 miles south)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Westhumble?
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Westhumble has its own station, Box Hill & Westhumble station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- 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