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Funeral and wake catering in Ditton, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Ditton and across Kent.
- A wake at the family home
- Pub wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Planning an event in Ditton?
Funeral and wake catering in Ditton, cooked to order
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. We are often asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
For a wake in a place like Ditton, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
FAQs for Ditton
How far is Ditton from London?
About 28 miles from central London.
We’re gathering after a service at St Peter's Church: 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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Towns and villages near Ditton
Also in Ditton
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Organising for someone else?
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.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In summer, a wake in Ditton has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Allow a little extra
- Allow for the service running over
Remember the journey from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Wake catering near Ditton
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ditton and the surrounding area. Ditton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ditton to Canterbury (27 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include London Road, Station Road and Scott Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Ditton, we cover Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include Aylesford School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Malling School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Kentish Quarryman pub (within half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Ditton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Ditton?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Ditton:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
Families holding a service at St Peter's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there’s a minimum
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Ditton
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Kent, including Ditton
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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