Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for High Halden events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across High Halden and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in High Halden
FAQs for High Halden
Is High Halden close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How our funeral and wake catering works in High Halden
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and scattering of ashes gatherings.
In rural High Halden, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Why choose a fish and chip van in High Halden?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Who books funeral and wake catering in High Halden?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in High Halden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Pub wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Pluckley station is about 3.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
Places near High Halden
Other occasions in High Halden
Arranging a wake in High Halden
High Halden is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Around High Halden, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. High Halden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For a service at a church like Parish Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. High Halden is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN26, we can bring the van to you. From Woodgates Close, Little Robhurst and Tilden Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For wakes just outside High Halden, we cover Further Quarter (1 mile north), Wissenden (2 miles north), Bethersden (3 miles north-east), Maltman's Hill (4 miles north) and Chambers' Green (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Romden Castle (2.9 miles north) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles south-east).
- Schools near High Halden include Homewood School (1.9 miles south-west)
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Late-December sunset in High Halden is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
- 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