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Funeral and wake catering in Benenden, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Benenden.
- Life celebrations
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering for Benenden events
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
How our funeral and wake catering works in Benenden
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and wakes at venues.
Near Benenden, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in Benenden and across Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price and the cost guide.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Benenden
Is Benenden close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Benenden?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
Larger groups usually 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.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Build in time for delays
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We park quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Arranging a wake in Benenden
Benenden is about 13 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. People in Benenden book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the B2086 to reach Benenden. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Benenden; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Hortons Close and Iden Green Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Benenden is on the B2086, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Benenden, we cover Iden Green (1 mile south), Coursehorn (2 miles north-west), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-west), Swattenden (2 miles north-west) and Cranbrook (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (2 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (under half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In Benenden, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Benenden, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
- 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