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Funeral and Wake Catering for Dunk's Green events
Funeral and wake catering in Dunk's Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Dunk's Green events
Funeral and wake catering in Dunk's Green, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for celebrations of life and small family memorials.
In a small place like Dunk's Green, 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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer evenings in Dunk's Green stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Dunk's Green
Can you serve after a service at Plaxtol Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Dunk's Green from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Perfect for your wake in Dunk's Green
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Dunk's Green:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Plaxtol Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
More for events in Dunk's Green
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Arranging a wake in Dunk's Green
Dunk's Green is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in TN11, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.8 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Dunk's Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in TN11, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Plaxtol (1 mile north), Roughway (1 mile east), Claygate Cross (2 miles north), Crouch (2 miles north) and Pittswood (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake.
- Schools near Dunk's Green include Hadlow Rural Community School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kentish Rifleman Public House (under half a mile south-east)
- 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