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Funeral and wake catering in Brasted Chart, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Brasted Chart.
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Brasted Chart
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Brasted Chart
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We are frequently asked to cater small family memorials and life celebrations, serving gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a wake in Brasted Chart, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Brasted Chart (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Brasted Chart
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Send us the date, the address or TN16 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
After a funeral in Brasted Chart
Brasted Chart is about 4 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. Whether your wake is in the middle of Brasted Chart or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Brasted Chart to London (about 18 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Sevenoaks station, about 3.6 miles east, is the nearest station. Brasted Chart is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN16, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Chart Lane and Pipers Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Brasted (1 mile north), Toy's Hill (1 mile south), Sundridge (1 mile north-east), Ide Hill (2 miles south-east) and Goathurst Common (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Orpington (8 miles north), Thornton Heath (13 miles north-west), Croydon (11 miles north-west), Streatham (15 miles north-west), Bromley (10 miles north) and West Norwood (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (3.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Brasted Chart hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Brasted Chart and the whole of Greater London
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See how we price and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Brasted Chart is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Brasted Chart
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Brasted Chart
Which station is closest to Brasted Chart?
Sevenoaks station, about 3.6 miles east of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Towns and villages near Brasted Chart
What else we do in Brasted Chart
Perfect for your wake in Brasted Chart
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
In Brasted Chart and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
Families holding a service at Church of St Martin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In summer, a wake in Brasted Chart has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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