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Funeral and wake catering in Hawkenbury, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Hawkenbury: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
Book the van in Hawkenbury
Funeral and wake catering in Hawkenbury, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it is a wake at the family home and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we can cook gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In Hawkenbury, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Arranging a wake in Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 1 mile south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wakes in Hawkenbury are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Hawkenbury to Brighton (27 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Peter's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hawkenbury, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN2 and TN1 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Forest Road, Nelson Road and Dorset Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Hawkenbury, we cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-west), Broadwater Down (1 mile west), Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east), High Brooms (2 miles north) and Rusthall (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Amelia (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Hawkenbury include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.3 miles north-east) and The Skinners’ Kent Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Hawkenbury pub (under half a mile south-west)
Occasions we serve in Hawkenbury
It is one less thing to organise.
In Hawkenbury and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Small family memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that Tunbridge Wells station is about 0.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Hawkenbury, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Should I sort the food myself?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hawkenbury
Can the van park in Dunorlan Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Hawkenbury from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Hawkenbury. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Hawkenbury; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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- 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