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Funeral and Wake Catering in Castle Hill
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Castle Hill and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering in Castle Hill
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Castle Hill
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Typical bookings include wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and wakes at home, serving gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Castle Hill, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Occasions we serve in Castle Hill
It suits all ages.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at Parish Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
Where the van can park in Castle Hill
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
- Keep the serving time flexible
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Wakes in Castle Hill: venues and practical details
Castle Hill is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Castle Hill and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Paddock Wood station, about 2.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Castle Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Crook Road and Pearson's Green Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Palmer's Green (1 mile south-west), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north-west), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (3 miles north) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.7 miles west). Open spaces near Castle Hill include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Castle Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In winter, it’s dark in Castle Hill by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Castle Hill questions
Is Castle Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Castle Hill?
The closest is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Also near Castle Hill
What else we do in Castle Hill
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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