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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hawkhurst events
Funeral and wake catering in Hawkhurst: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering for Hawkhurst events
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Funeral and wake catering in Hawkhurst, fried fresh
We cook as people come up. Whether it is family meals after the service and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas and more.
In Hawkhurst, the hall is often where people gather. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Nearby places to Hawkhurst
Also in Hawkhurst
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Summer evenings in Hawkhurst stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- 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 numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan seating for older guests
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Wake catering near Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hawkhurst and nearby villages. Hawkhurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4 miles south-west. Hawkhurst is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN18 start with a parking spot for the van. From High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Beal's Green (1 mile north), Pipsden (1 mile east), The Moor (1 mile south-west), Gill's Green (1 mile north) and Little Conghurst (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east) and Southborough (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).
- Local schools include Marlborough House School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Hotel (less than half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Hawkhurst
How far is Hawkhurst from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Collingwood Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Hawkhurst
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Perfect for your wake in Hawkhurst
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
- 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