Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Glassenbury events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Glassenbury and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Glassenbury events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Glassenbury
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Typical bookings include life celebrations and family meals after the service, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Glassenbury, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
FAQs for Glassenbury
How far is Glassenbury from London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Glassenbury?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Glassenbury
Also in Glassenbury
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Glassenbury is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Glassenbury and across Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Where the van can park in Glassenbury
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Wakes in Glassenbury: venues and practical details
Glassenbury is about 10 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In and around Glassenbury, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Glassenbury is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Glassenbury, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Goudhurst (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles north-west), Smallbridge (3 miles north-west), Broad Ford (3 miles north-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles east).
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask the venue about the van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
- 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