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Funeral and wake catering in Addington, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Addington.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
- A tribute meal
Fresh fish and chips in Addington
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer evenings in Addington stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
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To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Addington, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Addington
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Addington, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Arranging a wake in Addington
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings in Addington come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Addington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Margaret, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We cover wakes in every part of the ME19 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
- Schools near Addington include The Malling School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Angel Inn (less than half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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More for events in Addington
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall has an urn
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Addington questions
Is Addington too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Manor Park Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Occasions we serve in Addington
It works for everyone.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, West Malling station is about 1.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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