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Funeral and wake catering in Egerton Forstal, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Egerton Forstal and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Book the van in Egerton Forstal
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In summer, a wake in Egerton Forstal has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering in Egerton Forstal, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings at home after a funeral, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Egerton Forstal, home or the hall is usual. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Egerton Forstal, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan for a few extra people
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Wake catering near Egerton Forstal
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Egerton Forstal, and we will plan access and set-up. Egerton Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Egerton Forstal to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Pluckley station is about 2.6 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Egerton Forstal; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN27, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a wake at a home on Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Mundy Bois (1 mile east) and Egerton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1 mile north-west).
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Nearby places to Egerton Forstal
What else we do in Egerton Forstal
Events we cater in Egerton Forstal
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Egerton Forstal and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Egerton Forstal questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come 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 fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Egerton Forstal.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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