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Funeral and wake catering in Charing Hill, Kent
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Charing Hill? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering in Charing Hill
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Funeral and wake catering in Charing Hill, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We are frequently asked to cater village hall wakes and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Charing Hill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Charing Hill; 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.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Charing Hill and the whole of Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We park quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Nearby places to Charing Hill
Other occasions in Charing Hill
Wake catering near Charing Hill
Charing Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For wakes in Charing Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Charing station, about 0.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Charing Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over TN27. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Stocker's Head (1 mile east), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.8 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find King's Head Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Charing Hill: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Charing Hill?
Charing station, about 0.9 miles south-west 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 work to whatever the site needs.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
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.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
For event organisers in Charing Hill
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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