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Funeral and wake catering in Fir Toll, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Fir Toll.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in Fir Toll
Funeral and wake catering in Fir Toll, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it is remembering a loved one’s favourite food and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Fir Toll, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Fir Toll
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Places near Fir Toll
Also in Fir Toll
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Fir Toll: halls, homes and travel
Fir Toll is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Fir Toll will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Fir Toll is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
For wakes in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Pluckley Thorne (1 mile north-west), Pluckley (1 mile north), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (2 miles north-east) and Mundy Bois (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north)
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Fir Toll; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Events we cater in Fir Toll
It can be a fitting tribute.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What affects the price in Fir Toll
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- The length of service
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Fir Toll questions
How far is Fir Toll from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
- Allow for the service running over
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
- 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