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Funeral and Wake Catering in Detling
Funeral and wake catering in Detling: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Planning an event in Detling?
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
About our funeral and wake catering in Detling
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at venues and village hall wakes.
Near Detling, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Towns and villages near Detling
What else we do in Detling
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In summer, a wake in Detling has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Detling
Detling is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. In and around Detling, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Detling to Canterbury (22 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bearsted station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Detling, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in ME14 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake at a home on The Street, Princes Way and Queens Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Detling, we also cover Thurnham (1 mile south-east), Grove Green (1 mile south-west), Harbourland (1 mile west), Weavering (2 miles south) and Bearsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Cock Horse pub (within half a mile north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Detling?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Detling. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Detling and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your wake in Detling
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Families holding a service at St Martin of Tours Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
What affects the price in Detling
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Build in time for delays
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
FAQs for Detling
We are gathering after a service at St Martin of Tours Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Detling?
Bearsted station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Do you cover Detling?
We do. We serve events in Detling and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
- 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