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Funeral and Wake Catering in Goathurst Common
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Goathurst Common and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering for Goathurst Common events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Goathurst Common
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and remembrance gatherings, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Goathurst Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Goathurst Common?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Goathurst Common, people book us for occasions like:
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For family travelling by train, Sevenoaks station is about 2.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
Towns and villages near Goathurst Common
Other occasions in Goathurst Common
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Sunset in Goathurst Common is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
Questions from Goathurst Common
Is Goathurst Common too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Goathurst Common from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
After a funeral in Goathurst Common
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Goathurst Common and nearby villages. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Goathurst Common, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area. For wakes just outside Goathurst Common, we cover Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (0.6 miles west)
What affects the price in Goathurst Common
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Goathurst Common? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Goathurst Common
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let us know of any allergies
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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