Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Bonnington, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Bonnington and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Bonnington
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Bonnington is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bonnington? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Bonnington
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. On the menu are cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for gatherings at home after a funeral and anniversary memorials.
In a small place like Bonnington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Bonnington
Other occasions in Bonnington
After a funeral in Bonnington
Bonnington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. For wakes in Bonnington, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Bonnington. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Bonnington to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ham Street station is about 3.6 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bonnington; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN25, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Cherry Orchard Lane and Bourne Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Aldington (1 mile north-east), Clap Hill (1 mile north-east), Aldington Frith (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-east) and Postling Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (10 miles east) and Wincheap (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Lympne Castle (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Bonnington include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Occasions we serve in Bonnington
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Families holding a service at Church of St Rumwold often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Bonnington
Is Bonnington too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Poulton Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bonnington.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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