Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Fawkham Green, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Fawkham Green and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in Fawkham Green?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Fawkham Green
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. For gatherings after the committal and celebrations of life, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
Near Fawkham Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Arranging a wake in Fawkham Green
Fawkham Green is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Bookings in Fawkham Green come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
For a service at a church like Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Fawkham Green is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of DA3. Your wake could be at a house on Fawkham Green Road, Brands Hatch Road and Valley Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west) and Maplescombe (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (2.9 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (4.9 miles north).
- Schools near Fawkham Green include Longfield Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Fawkham Green
Other occasions in Fawkham Green
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow for the service running over
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Kent, including Fawkham Green
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In winter, it is dark in Fawkham Green by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Fawkham Green: your questions answered
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’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Fawkham Green?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you come to Fawkham Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Fawkham Green is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Occasions we serve in Fawkham Green
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever the occasion in Fawkham Green, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 2.3 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
For event organisers in Fawkham Green
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Where the van can park in Fawkham Green
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- 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