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Funeral and Wake Catering in Goudhurst
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Goudhurst.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Planning an event in Goudhurst?
Funeral and wake catering in Goudhurst, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and wakes at church halls and clubs.
For a wake near Goudhurst, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
We park quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Wakes in Goudhurst: venues and practical details
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Goudhurst to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Goudhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Goudhurst to Canterbury (29 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Marden station, about 4.5 miles north, is the nearest station. Goudhurst is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Back Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Goudhurst, we also cover Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile north), Broad Ford (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (2 miles north) and Glassenbury (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you will find The Star And Eagle Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Goudhurst
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
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Goudhurst: your questions answered
Is Goudhurst close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come to Goudhurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Goudhurst is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In summer, a wake in Goudhurst has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Goudhurst, and we will check the date and send a price.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Goudhurst?
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Goudhurst
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Goudhurst?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Goudhurst book the van for events such as:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there’s a minimum
- 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