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Funeral and wake catering in Ashbank, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Ashbank and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Family meals after the service
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at venues
A chip van near Ashbank
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Funeral and wake catering in Ashbank, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. We are frequently asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and scattering of ashes gatherings, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In a small place like Ashbank, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ashbank
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Towns and villages near Ashbank
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For event organisers in Ashbank
Parks, greens and streets normally 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 how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashbank?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Ashbank and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Ashbank; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
FAQs for Ashbank
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at St Nicholas's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Arranging a wake in Ashbank
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME17 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ashbank to Canterbury (20 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Nicholas's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Ashbank is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME17, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From George Lane and Wykeham Grove or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Ashbank, we also cover Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (within half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Perfect for your wake in Ashbank
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Let us know of any allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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