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Funeral and Wake Catering in Hassell Street
Funeral and wake catering in Hassell Street: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Hassell Street
Funeral and wake catering in Hassell Street, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for a wake at the family home and gatherings after the committal.
In a small place like Hassell Street, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Choose a friend to be our contact
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
What affects the price in Hassell Street
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Hassell Street? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
The menu, dish by dish
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.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
FAQs for Hassell Street
How far is Hassell Street from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hassell Street.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you cover Hassell Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hassell Street is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Hassell Street; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
After a funeral in Hassell Street
Hassell Street is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Hassell Street, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Hassell Street to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hassell Street; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN25, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Folly Town (1 mile south), Hastingleigh (1 mile south), Brook (2 miles south-west), Wye (2 miles west) and Brabourne (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Chilham Castle (4.6 miles north). The countryside around Hassell Street includes Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Woodmans Arms (under half a mile west)
- 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