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Funeral and wake catering in Hartley, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Hartley.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Book the van in Hartley
After a funeral in Hartley
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Wakes in Hartley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hartley to London (about 19 miles away).
After a service at Church of Saint Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Hartley is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the DA3 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Hartley, we cover Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Hartley include Longfield Academy (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Railway Tavern (0.9 miles north)
Funeral and wake catering in Hartley, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and small family memorials.
In Hartley, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Events we cater in Hartley
It takes one job off a very long list.
In Hartley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 0.8 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there is a minimum
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Questions from Hartley
Is Hartley close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Hartley?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can the van come to Hartley?
We do. We serve events in Hartley and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What affects the price in Hartley
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
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. You can use our quote form.
Nearby places to Hartley
What else we do in Hartley
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Allow a little extra
- Ask the venue about the van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Larger groups usually 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
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Hartley and across Kent
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. A wake in Hartley in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
- 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