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Funeral and Wake Catering in Hilden Park
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Hilden Park.
- Life celebrations
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Planning an event in Hilden Park?
About our funeral and wake catering in Hilden Park
We cook as people come up. Whether it’s wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and remembrance gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In rural Hilden Park, home or the hall is usual. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Hilden Park and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
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Hilden Park: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hilden Park?
The closest is Hildenborough station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St John: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
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.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. A wake in Hilden Park in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will 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 how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Arranging a wake in Hilden Park
Hilden Park is about 1 mile north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Across the TN11 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Hilden Park to London (about 25 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 1.2 miles west.
Wakes anywhere in TN11 and TN10 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include London Road, Elm Grove and Bramble Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Hilden Park we cover include Hildenborough (1 mile north-west), Stocks Green (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile north), Watt's Cross (2 miles north-west) and Budds (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (8 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Milne Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.3 miles south). Within reach you will find Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Hilden Park include Hilden Grange School (0.8 miles south-east) and Hugh Christie Technology College (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Flying Dutchman Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow a little extra
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let us know of any allergies
We serve when people are ready.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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