Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Goodley Stock
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Goodley Stock and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in Goodley Stock?
Goodley Stock questions
Is Goodley Stock too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
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 long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Goodley Stock
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and gatherings at a village hall or club, with cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Goodley Stock, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Places near Goodley Stock
Other occasions in Goodley Stock
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Kent, including Goodley Stock
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Goodley Stock: halls, homes and travel
Goodley Stock is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Around Goodley Stock, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Goodley Stock is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
After a service at Holy Trinity Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the TN8 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Goodley Stock we cover include Crockham Hill (1 mile south), The Chart (1 mile west), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles east) and Pains-Hill (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (1.5 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Goodley Stock include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms (0.8 miles west)
What affects the price in Goodley Stock
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Where the van can park in Goodley Stock
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Goodley Stock?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Goodley Stock and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
- Family meals after the service
- Small family memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Hurst Green station is about 2.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In summer, a wake in Goodley Stock has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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