Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Cudham events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Cudham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Planning an event in Cudham?
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering in Cudham, fried fresh
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and wakes at venues.
Near Cudham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Common questions in Cudham
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
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.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Cudham?
It can be a fitting tribute.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cudham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Chelsfield station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer evenings in Cudham stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Cudham
Cudham is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Cudham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Cudham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Cudham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN14 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Cudham Lane South, Cacket's Lane and Newbarn Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Cudham, we cover Single Street (1 mile west), Berry's Green (1 mile south-west), Horns Green (1 mile south-east), Burlings (1 mile south-east) and Luxted (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Orpington Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Cudham include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Schools near Cudham include Charles Darwin School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Places near Cudham
What else we do in Cudham
- 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