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Funeral and wake catering in Burlings, Kent
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Burlings? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
A chip van near Burlings
Funeral and wake catering in Burlings, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Whether it’s wakes at church halls and clubs and memorial events and anniversaries, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Burlings, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
For event organisers in Burlings
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
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.
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Events we cater in Burlings
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as St Katharine's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Burlings: halls, homes and travel
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. People in Burlings book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Burlings to London (about 15 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Knockholt station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. Burlings is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the TN14 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms (1 mile north-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Burlings?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Burlings
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Late-December sunset in Burlings is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share 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’re done.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Burlings questions
Which station is closest to Burlings?
The closest is Knockholt station, roughly 3 miles away.
How far is Burlings from London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
- 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