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Funeral and Wake Catering in Herne Pound
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Herne Pound and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
A chip van near Herne Pound
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- Service time
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Herne Pound
Someone else can make the booking for you. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and wakes at venues, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Herne Pound, a farmhouse or village hall frequently 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.
Food your guests will love
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.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Late-December sunset in Herne Pound is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your wake in Herne Pound
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Wateringbury station is about 2.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Check the hall has an urn
- Keep the serving time flexible
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including Herne Pound
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Arranging a wake in Herne Pound
Herne Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For wakes in Herne Pound, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Herne Pound is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Herne Pound to London (26 miles away).
After a service at St Lawrence's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in ME18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Butcher's Lane and Beech Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Herne Pound we cover include Kent Street (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Swanton (1 mile south-west) and Pizien Well (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Head Public House (within half a mile south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Nearby places to Herne Pound
What else we do in Herne Pound
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
FAQs for Herne Pound
Which station is closest to Herne Pound?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Herne Pound too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you come to Herne Pound?
We do. We serve events in Herne Pound and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
- 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