Best Places and Services in Caterham, Surrey (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Justin and his team at CMD Electrical Services were very professional and experienced and we would definitely use them again for any electrical work that we need doing. They did the electrical work required in our newly renovated bedroom, fitted lights in our loft and hard wired our ring doorbell so we didn’t need to keep charging it. All work was carried out promptly and fitted in well with other trades that were doing work at the time. Very reasonably priced. Great company and highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Always incredible work from Justin and the team. Can’t rate them highly enough. Quick. Reliable. Competitively priced and super professional.

Rating: 5 / 5

CMD fitted an outdoor plug socket for me out the front of my house, ideal for car cleaning and no need to run cables through the window now. Very impressed with the service and how quickly the work was carried out! Thanks!

Rating: 5 / 5

CMD are amazing. Their patience, customer service, friendly nature and their strong price competitiveness makes them a joy to work with. I cannot recommend them enough - I just wish all trades people were like them. I will have CMD on speed dial for any future electrical requirements! With CMD, I know I will get an amazing end result.

Rating: 5 / 5

We finally have an outside light and a double outside power point! Ryan was brilliant in finding out what we needed and advising us. The PowerPoint is so discreet and well installed and our outside light looks great and has made me feel so much safer. Ryan has done lots of electrical jobs for us and is always professional, knowledgable and so helpful.

Rating: 5 / 5

We have used Ryan three times now. He has updated wiring and lights in most of the house and just completed lights outside. I found Ryan very reasonable in price and very quick too. He is reliable. I have a dog and two children and felt comfortable in the house. I was not always here and I trusted Ryan and his team. We are delighted with the work and have recommended to friends. He is very knowledgeable and gave excellent recommendations about updating switches. Ryan is a really nice guy too. We have sometimes had to wait for Ryan to fit us in but I wouldn’t use anyone else. He is worth the wait.

Rating: 5 / 5

We have had the pleasure of having EPPS Electrical attend our workshop to check our lights, change plugs & sockets & supply a spur to enable us to have a heating element installed. It was a pleasure dealing with Ryan, nothing was too much hassle for him, he got to work quickly and efficiently and did not cause any disruption to our workshop. we were happy with the quote and it did not change on the day the repairs were carried out. thank you

Rating: 5 / 5

Communication from start to finish was superb. Ryan assessed and gave recommendations for work required with honestly and clarity. A prompt quote was given and a date for work to be done was given on acceptance of the quote. Ryan messaged the day before work due to check all was still OK and advice of time expected of arrival. Ryan was chatty and we felt comfortable with him in the house. He replaced a dated fuse board, 2 light pendants and an outside light. He also replaced a bathroom extractor fan with a more efficient one and fitted new ducting. He was very efficient and tidied up. On completion of the work, he went through instructions for each item and explained everything clearly. An invoice was issued promply by email and an Electrical Installation Certificate was recieved that evening. We highly recommend Ryan and will definitely being using him for future work.

Rating: 5 / 5

A Gem - for south indian food - have had as dine-in (when they were part of the pub) and as takeaway in the new place and the integral quality has been maintained during both, please do keep it up, thanks

Rating: 5 / 5

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely place to stop at. Sayed is an absolute gentleman and will take care of you. Recently had a family get together here for a birthday and he had set up decorations and balloons of his own accord. Really great place and the food is amazing - be sure to get a snickers milkshake 👌🏻

Rating: 5 / 5

Thoroughly enjoyed our treats here. Owner very friendly; coffee excellent; waffles the nicest I've had - usually too sickly for me, but these were lovely even though I chose the sweetest of toppings!

Rating: 5 / 5

Just been for the first time with my wife, our toddler and tiny baby. The owner is so polite, friendly and welcoming. The food is delicious, from the traditional cafe-style waffles (berries, cream, chocolate etc. or savouries such a chilli con carne or avocado etc.) to interesting Turkish variants (the bizarre-sounding tahini, molasses and walnut one turned out to be amazing) and non-waffle options such as salads and also gelato ice cream. Well worth a visit. I'll be going back for more.

Rating: 5 / 5

It's my children's favourite place to eat waffles, there is lots of selection but you also have the option to add/remove toppings. The owner is very hospitable and there is a nice, relaxed atmosphere.

Rating: 5 / 5

After searching high and low for Jellycat Bartholomew Bear, we found this little treasure. Not only is delivery speedy, you can be assured it has been packed with care and attention. We will definitely be back for more!

Rating: 5 / 5

An amazing treasure trove of a shop, Sally has such an eye for gorgeous goodies! Gifts, treats for yourself, Christmas stock is starting to pour in. I always leave with a bag of delights.

Rating: 5 / 5

What a beautiful little shop and tea room. Full of really cool and clever craft type items, hard to explain exactly but if love crafty things and decorations then this is the place! The staff are really nice too. My wife comes here all the time. I went to buy her a mothers day gift and she loved it!

Rating: 5 / 5

Sally and the team went above and beyond for my Hen Do today! Had a wonderful time having afternoon tea with friends and family! The food was amazing (even went away with doggy bags!) Thank you Sally for the lovely little gift box of beautiful heart decorations, I was so touched by this kind and thoughtful gesture. Thank you so much for today! We all loved having a look at the shop after and even treated ourselves to a few items. Thank you all!!

Rating: 5 / 5

James came over and assessed the work we needed doing, and gave a very reasonable quote as compared to some other local electricians. He also went above and beyond the original ask, and quoted to change our thermostat system over to a Nest, which we asked to add on. The work was carried out efficiently, and he also managed to draft in a plumber at short notice for a small cylinder crisis very effectively as well. He kept us informed along the way and did a great job of the work. Thanks James!

Rating: 5 / 5

A great job done installing vehicle charger on my house. Very responsive getting a quote and does the work when agreed. Site left really tidy and very happy with the work done.

Rating: 5 / 5

We used James Paul electrical for the home extension work and also to install down lights, led lights and repairs to household electric. James was extremely professional, gave a reasonable price and was prompt to finish the work on time and with a great degree of finesse. I would recommend him to anyone who wants a trustworthy service at a good price

Rating: 5 / 5

James and his team carried out a full project electrical install for us. External and internal , sockets, fuse box as part of a major house renovation. The quality of the work was superb. They are an extremely talented team. Throughout the project they were friendly efficient and knowledgable. The end product is superb.

Rating: 5 / 5

Very good coffee and pastries. The ham and cheese croissant is delicious and the raspberry blondie I have no words to complement it. Staff are kind and attentive.

Rating: 5 / 5

I have always wanted to go to a nice cafe with fresh pastries and cakes and this is the place for it! I’ve been so impressed with the freshness of cakes and pastries everytime. I am always welcomed by such friendly staff and the coffee is delicious. My new favourite coffee shop.

Rating: 5 / 5

First time calling into this coffee shop. Very impressed with the lovely greeting and friendly staff. Had my go to drink - cappuccino with oat milk, very nice! The only slight negative was the extra charge of £0.30 for changing to a milk alternative. But pleased I picked up a loyalty card as I will definitely return.

Rating: 5 / 5

A delightful coffee shop located just inside Caterham station. Step free access to the coffee shop, which has a lovely selection of traditional pastries and interesting muffin and other sweets choices from granola bars and brownies. As well as some very tasty cake choices and crisps. They also have a range of in house prepared bagels and sandwiches (cold) that are very nice too! Brōō has a nice range of coffees and teas using direct trade products that have a great depth of flavour with hot or or iced options, alongside cold drinks and water choices. The atmosphere in Brōō is very relaxing and it feels quite spacious and less cramped than other coffee shops can feel, and is quiet making it ideal for conversations without overpowering music or other noise. While the staff are super friendly and professional making the experience brilliant and highly recommended even if just stopping by for a quick sit in coffee with a friend or a takeaway for a train journey or walking about town. A true gem in the town.

Rating: 5 / 5

I use Magnum for all my electrical work. I’ve used many over the years being a house builder but these guys are by far the best in the business. Always on time, very professional and are great with my customers. They’re one of the few trades I feel comfortable leaving on site on their own to get the job done. Josh and Matt are very knowledgeable on all things electrical and have a great understanding of how other aspects of the building trade go. They’ve even carried out a few solar panels installations for me and they’ve been faultless. 100% recommend for any project big or small

Rating: 5 / 5

Such an amazing company! Excellent communication, punctual, very professional, left my home tidy after all the work carried out, its all the little touches that make such a difference. Could not recommend them anymore highly. Extremely happy for the work carried out lads! Thank you

Rating: 5 / 5

The work was to install some ceiling downlighters to a bedroom and to enhance the control of three sets of outside lights. Josh arrived as arranged and I used his advice and experience on the best placement of the ceiling lights so that we can use it as a bedroom or an office. The area was sheeted up to contain the dust of overhead drilling and afterwards thoroughly vacuumed and left clean. The outside lights required investigation to establish the existing wiring and working out how to make the adjustment I was after without compromising the flexibility of the existing controls. The work in both areas was completed quickly and efficiently, with minimum disruption, and all the usual off cuts of wire cleared away and the areas left in a clean and tidy state. I have no hesitation in recommending Magnum Electrical - this is the third time I have used them.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic help to sort out our dysfunctioning electric underfloor heating system; the controls weren't installed properly, and we'd struggled with this for two years. Josh and his partner spent the morning working through the issues and by the process of elimination were able to sort the problem efficiently and quickly. Before and after photos. Lovely to have straight talking, honest, skilled, knowledgeable and trustworthy engineers.

Rating: 5 / 5

Alex conducted a full rewire of our house. He was professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy. He did an excellent job, was very tidy and was a pleasure to have around. Thank you very much for your hard work. I have already recommended him to a number of neighbours.

Rating: 5 / 5

Alex has been absolutely amazing, attention to detail, very tidy and went the extra mile. Highly recommended. The original job was to add a live feed to the light switches. Instead of doing just that he took the time to understand what I was trying to do instead of just doing it. Turns out it was a bit more involved and Alex adjusted the plan without increasing the price much. When he needed to move insulation in the loft he rolled it up nicely, every day the house was left tidy and he worked around/with other trades people. Cherry on top was when he saw the ceiling light in one of the bedrooms being in an awkward spot he offered to move it to a more functional spot free of charge.

Rating: 5 / 5

Alex and the team travelled and arrived promptly to the job, completed all work required including a complete rewrite of our bungalow. Alex and the team were talkative, explained everything in detail but a way that a layman like me could understand and I can honestly say that I wouldn’t personally use anyone else for future electrical work.

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a fantastic experience working with Alex Farmer for my electrical projects. His turnkey service was impeccable, and he instilled confidence by showcasing his expertise through past LED strip lighting installations. With two successful projects completed, I can attest to the top-notch quality of his supply and installation services. The entire experience with Alex was seamless, making him one of the best electricians I've encountered in my ten years of property development. I've already recommended his excellent electrical services to both family and friends.

Rating: 5 / 5

Namaste London in Caterham is a hidden gem! The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends or family. I loved the variety of dishes on the menu, especially the rich and flavorful curries. The staff were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. If you're in the mood for some delicious Indian food, I definitely recommend checking it out

Rating: 5 / 5

I went to Namaste London with my husband and we had an amazing experience 😍 the food was absolutely delicious and perfectly spiced. From the warm, inviting atmosphere to the friendly and attentive staff, everything exceeded our expectations. We especially loved the samosa and my husband loved the chicken – it was a standout! Highly recommend this place to anyone craving authentic and modern Indian cuisine. We’ll definitely be back soon!

Rating: 5 / 5

Went with family for dinner and upon arrival was greeted with a warm and positive atmosphere from the staff, We ordered several starters and mains and when it arrived it felt like fine dining experience as they were very well presented. Every dish we ordered had an amazing taste to it, food was so good we ended up over eating. An evening well spent, walked out this place with a smile and a full belly. 😋 Will definitely revisit was worth it.😊

Rating: 5 / 5

"I had a fantastic experience at Namaste London in Caterham. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the service was absolutely top-notch – attentive, warm, and professional throughout. The food was exceptional, especially the prawn masala, butter chicken, lamb seekh, and lamb chops, which were absolutely banging! Every dish was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. I’ll definitely be coming back again soon!"