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Funeral and wake catering in Chiddingstone Hoath, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Chiddingstone Hoath.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
Book the van in Chiddingstone Hoath
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How our funeral and wake catering works in Chiddingstone Hoath
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for memorial events and anniversaries and celebrations of life.
Near Chiddingstone Hoath, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Chiddingstone Hoath: halls, homes and travel
Chiddingstone Hoath is about 6 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wakes in Chiddingstone Hoath are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chiddingstone Hoath, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN8, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Chiddingstone Hoath we cover include Walter's Green (1 mile south-east), Markbeech (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Penshurst (2 miles east) and Teasley Mead (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5.4 miles east). Open spaces near Chiddingstone Hoath include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rock Public House (under half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Chiddingstone Hoath?
It takes one job off a very long list.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Relatives arriving by train should know that Cowden station, about 1.4 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Chiddingstone Hoath questions
Which station is closest to Chiddingstone Hoath?
The closest is Cowden station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is Chiddingstone Hoath too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Chiddingstone Hoath is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Can’t 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 solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Events in Chiddingstone Hoath and across Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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