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Funeral and Wake Catering in Branbridges
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Branbridges.
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Branbridges
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Branbridges
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at home and family meals after the service, with mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Branbridges, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Branbridges
How far is Branbridges from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
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. Send us the address.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In Branbridges, it’s 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 will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Wake catering near Branbridges
Branbridges is about 2 miles north of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Anywhere in TN12, we can fry fresh for your guests. Branbridges is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Branbridges to London (29 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Beltring station, about 0.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
For wakes in TN12 and ME18, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Old Road, Torbay Road and Orchard Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Beltring (1 mile south), East Peckham (1 mile west), Hale Street (1 mile north), Snoll Hatch (1 mile west) and Peckham Bush (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (1 mile south) and Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in Branbridges
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there is a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Check the hall has an urn
- Mention allergies you know about
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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