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Funeral and Wake Catering in Coursehorn
Funeral and wake catering in Coursehorn: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Coursehorn
How our funeral and wake catering works in Coursehorn
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at venues and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Coursehorn, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Towns and villages near Coursehorn
What else we do in Coursehorn
Who books funeral and wake catering in Coursehorn?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at Church of St Dunstan frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
After a funeral in Coursehorn
Coursehorn is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For wakes in Coursehorn, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Coursehorn to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Coursehorn is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in TN17. Other places close to Coursehorn we cover include Baker's Cross (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile west), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (0.8 miles west)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask the venue about the van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Remember the journey from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Coursehorn is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Coursehorn questions
How far is Coursehorn from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Dunstan?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Coursehorn.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
- 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