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Funeral and wake catering in Chilmington Green, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Chilmington Green.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Chilmington Green
Funeral and wake catering in Chilmington Green, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for wakes at venues and remembrance gatherings.
In a small place like Chilmington Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In winter, it is dark in Chilmington Green by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Where the van can park in Chilmington Green
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Perfect for your wake in Chilmington Green
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
In Chilmington Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Questions from Chilmington Green
Which station is closest to Chilmington Green?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How far is Chilmington Green from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wakes in Chilmington Green: venues and practical details
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chilmington Green and nearby villages. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chilmington Green to Canterbury (15 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.3 miles east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chilmington Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN23, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a wake at a home on Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chilmington Green include Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Little Black Dog pub (0.9 miles north-east)
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
- 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