Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Devil's Den events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Devil's Den.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
A chip van near Devil's Den
How our funeral and wake catering works in Devil's Den
Services often run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and pub wakes.
In a small place like Devil's Den, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
Towns and villages near Devil's Den
Also in Devil's Den
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Perfect for your wake in Devil's Den
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Whatever the occasion in Devil's Den, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Allow for the service running over
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
FAQs for Devil's Den
Is Devil's Den close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Devil's Den?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover Devil's Den?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Devil's Den and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Wakes in Devil's Den: venues and practical details
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Devil's Den is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Devil's Den is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Devil's Den to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Devil's Den is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the ME17 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Devil's Den, we also cover Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Devil's Den hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Devil's Den and across Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In summer, a wake in Devil's Den has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
- 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