Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Crockhurst Street events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Crockhurst Street and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Crockhurst Street
Wakes in Crockhurst Street: venues and practical details
Crockhurst Street is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For wakes in Crockhurst Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Crockhurst Street to London (29 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Crockhurst Street, we cover Tudeley (1 mile north-west), Tudeley Hale (1 mile north), Capel (1 mile east), Five Oak Green (1 mile east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.2 miles west). The countryside around Crockhurst Street includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Schools at Somerhill (1.1 miles west) and Hillview School for Girls (1.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The George And Dragon Public House (0.6 miles east)
About our funeral and wake catering in Crockhurst Street
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it’s small family memorials and wakes at home, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
Near Crockhurst Street, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
FAQs for Crockhurst Street
Do you come out to small places like Crockhurst Street?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Crockhurst Street?
Tonbridge station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
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What else we do in Crockhurst Street
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In winter, it is dark in Crockhurst Street by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Crockhurst Street, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Crockhurst Street hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Crockhurst Street
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Occasions we serve in Crockhurst Street
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
In Crockhurst Street and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that Tonbridge station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let us know of any allergies
We serve when people are ready.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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