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Funeral and Wake Catering for Eynsford events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Eynsford and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
A chip van near Eynsford
Funeral and wake catering in Eynsford, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. For gatherings at home after a funeral and remembrance gatherings, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In rural Eynsford, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Eynsford
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Eynsford; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- 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.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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After a funeral in Eynsford
Eynsford is about 5 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. For wakes in Eynsford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
After a service at Church of Saint Martin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Eynsford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in DA4, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Station Road, High Street and Edwards Court or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Eynsford we cover include Farningham (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile south-east), Horton Kirby (2 miles north-east), East Hill (2 miles south-east) and Speed Gate (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eynsford Castle (within half a mile north) and Darenth Park Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Warren.
- Local pubs include The Malt Shovel pub (less than half a mile west)
Perfect for your wake in Eynsford
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Eynsford station, about 0.5 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or DA4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Eynsford questions
Which station is closest to Eynsford?
Eynsford station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Eynsford from London?
About 16 miles from central London.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Allow for the service running over
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Places near Eynsford
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For event organisers in Eynsford
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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