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Funeral and Wake Catering for Charcott events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Charcott? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering in Charcott
About our funeral and wake catering in Charcott
Services often run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. We serve gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for wakes at church halls and clubs and scattering of ashes gatherings.
For a wake near Charcott, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
After a funeral in Charcott
Charcott is about 4 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Charcott, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Charcott is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Luke, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in TN11 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Hall's Green (1 mile north), Woodhatch (2 miles north-east), Bough Beech (2 miles west), Sevenoaks Weald (2 miles north) and Goathurst Common (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (under half a mile west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Charcott and the whole of Kent
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Charcott
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Charcott book the van for events such as:
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Penshurst station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
Charcott questions
Which station is closest to Charcott?
Penshurst station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van park in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Charcott?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. A wake in Charcott in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Charcott
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Build in time for delays
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Also in Charcott
What affects the price in Charcott
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
- 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