Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Five Oak Green events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Five Oak Green and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering in Five Oak Green
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About our funeral and wake catering in Five Oak Green
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after the committal and small family memorials.
Near Five Oak Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Arranging a wake in Five Oak Green
Five Oak Green is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For wakes in Five Oak Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Five Oak Green to London (29 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre.
Anywhere in TN12, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Oak Road, Nortons Way and Ellis Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Five Oak Green, we also cover Capel (1 mile south-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile south), Whetsted (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (2 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Five Oak Green include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Five Oak Green include Mascalls School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Queens Head pub (under half a mile east)
Places near Five Oak Green
More for events in Five Oak Green
Where the van can park in Five Oak Green
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
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. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Kent, including Five Oak Green
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow a little extra
- Have chairs for those who need them
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
FAQs for Five Oak Green
Can you serve after a service at Five Oak Green Church?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Five Oak Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Five Oak Green, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Five Oak Green?
It suits all ages.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If the funeral is at a church such as Five Oak Green Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in Five Oak Green. In winter, it’s dark in Five Oak Green by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
- 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