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Funeral and wake catering in Beltring, Kent
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Beltring? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Beltring?
Funeral and wake catering in Beltring, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. We serve gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for family meals after the service and wakes at home.
In rural Beltring, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Beltring. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Beltring hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Beltring; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow for the service running over
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Occasions we serve in Beltring
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Beltring
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
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. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Beltring
Which station is closest to Beltring?
Beltring has its own station: Beltring station.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Places near Beltring
More for events in Beltring
Beltring: halls, homes and travel
Beltring is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From the centre of Beltring to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Beltring is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 30 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Beltring station is in Beltring itself.
We take the van to wakes all over the TN12 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Beltring, we also cover Branbridges (1 mile north), Snoll Hatch (1 mile north-west), East Peckham (1 mile north-west), Hale Street (1 mile north) and Little Mill (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Tonbridge (5 miles west), Kings Hill (5 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (0.5 miles south) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Beltring include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (2.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include Blue Bell Public House (under half a mile west)
- 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