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Funeral and wake catering in Frittenden, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Frittenden.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
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About our funeral and wake catering in Frittenden
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. For memorial events and anniversaries and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In rural Frittenden, home or the hall is usual. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Frittenden, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Frittenden: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Frittenden?
Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Where the van can park in Frittenden
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Frittenden?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Frittenden, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
Also near Frittenden
Also in Frittenden
Arranging a wake in Frittenden
Frittenden is about 9 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Frittenden is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Frittenden to Canterbury (23 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Frittenden, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Inglis Close and Parish Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Frittenden we cover include Sinkhurst Green (1 mile north), Knox Bridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles south-west), Sissinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Staplehurst (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south) and Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include Bell And Jorrocks Public House (under half a mile north-east)
- 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