Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Cotman's Ash events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Cotman's Ash? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Book the van in Cotman's Ash
Where the van can park in Cotman's Ash
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
How our funeral and wake catering works in Cotman's Ash
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at venues and scattering of ashes gatherings, serving cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Cotman's Ash, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What affects the price in Cotman's Ash
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
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.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. Summer evenings in Cotman's Ash stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Cotman's Ash questions
Is Cotman's Ash close to London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Is Cotman's Ash too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Places near Cotman's Ash
Other occasions in Cotman's Ash
After a funeral in Cotman's Ash
Cotman's Ash is about 3 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Cotman's Ash is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Cotman's Ash is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Cotman's Ash to London (19 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Kemsing station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Cotman's Ash, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over TN15. If your venue is just outside Cotman's Ash, we also cover Woodlands (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (1 mile south-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west) and Kemsing (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (0.9 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Cotman's Ash includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile north-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Occasions we serve in Cotman's Ash
It can be a fitting tribute.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Cotman's Ash and across Kent
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
- 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