Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Comp events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Comp? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Comp
After a funeral in Comp
Comp is about 3 miles west of Kings Hill, in Kent. For a wake in Comp, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Comp. Comp is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Comp, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN15, we can fry fresh for your guests. Other places close to Comp we cover include Platt (1 mile north-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Claygate Cross (1 mile south-west) and Borough Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Ightham Court (2.3 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (less than half a mile west).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Blue Anchor pub (0.7 miles north-west)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Comp
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. We are often asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and family meals after the service, serving gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Comp, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall has an urn
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Also in Comp
Who books funeral and wake catering in Comp?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Comp and Kent:
- A wake at the family home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Comp
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Comp too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Comp.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. A wake in Comp in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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- 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