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Funeral and wake catering in Brook, Kent
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Brook? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering in Brook
How our funeral and wake catering works in Brook
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings after the committal, with cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
Near Brook, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Perfect for your wake in Brook
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever the occasion in Brook, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Wakes in Brook: venues and practical details
Brook is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Wakes in Brook are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Brook to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Wye station, about 2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Brook is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in TN25. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Street, Troy Town Lane and Stonebridge or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Brook we cover include Folly Town (1 mile east), Wye (2 miles north-west), Hinxhill (2 miles south-west), Hastingleigh (2 miles east) and Hassell Street (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and County Square (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Wye School (1.7 miles north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We park quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Brook?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover Brook and the whole of Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
Questions from Brook
Is Brook close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Brook?
Wye station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Brook; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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More for events in Brook
- 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