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Funeral and wake catering in Cheeseman's Green, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Cheeseman's Green.
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Book the van in Cheeseman's Green
Funeral and wake catering in Cheeseman's Green, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Whether it is a favourite meal in someone’s memory and village hall wakes, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy and more.
Near Cheeseman's Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Cheeseman's Green
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Cheeseman's Green?
Ashford International station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you straight away whether we’re available.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Let us know of any allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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 larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Perfect for your wake in Cheeseman's Green
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Village hall wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.4 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In Cheeseman's Green, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in Cheeseman's Green
Cheeseman's Green is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. For wakes in Cheeseman's Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Cheeseman's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Cheeseman's Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN25, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Finberry (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
A little further out are Ashford Designer Outlet (1.9 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Cheeseman's Green include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cheeseman's Green?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Cheeseman's Green hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through 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