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Funeral and Wake Catering in Biddenden
Funeral and wake catering in Biddenden: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Fresh fish and chips in Biddenden
About our funeral and wake catering in Biddenden
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. For scattering of ashes gatherings and a tribute meal, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Near Biddenden, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Wakes in Biddenden: venues and practical details
Biddenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Biddenden and the surrounding area. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Families holding a service at Parish Church of All Saints often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Biddenden, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN27, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, The Meadows and Cloth Hall Gardens or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Biddenden we cover include Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-east), Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-east), Standen (1 mile north-east), Hareplain (1 mile north-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.6 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Biddenden
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
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 serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Biddenden; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, 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.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Biddenden?
It suits all ages.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Biddenden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 3.5 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Biddenden hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
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Also in Biddenden
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
- 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