Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Cowden, 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 Cowden.
- Celebrations of life
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Cowden
About our funeral and wake catering in Cowden
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for a wake at the family home and life celebrations.
In a small place like Cowden, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village 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 handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Events we cater in Cowden
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Cowden, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Cowden
Is Cowden 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.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Working with your venue
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.
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.
What affects the price in Cowden
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Cowden
What else we do in Cowden
After a funeral in Cowden
Cowden is about 5 miles east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Cowden or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Cowden to Brighton (24 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Cowden station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Cowden, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over the TN8 postcode area. Whether your wake is on High Street, Church Street and Chantlers Mead or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Stick Hill (2 miles north), Hammerwood (2 miles west), Marsh Green (3 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (4 miles south-west) and Dormansland (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east), Southborough (7 miles east) and Edenbridge (4 miles north).
A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (4 miles west) and Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
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 level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Cowden
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In summer, a wake in Cowden has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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