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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hinxhill events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Hinxhill.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Hinxhill
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Build in time for delays
We start when you give the word.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Funeral and wake catering in Hinxhill, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater pub wakes and life celebrations.
In rural Hinxhill, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Hinxhill and the whole of Kent
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Hinxhill is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Working with your venue
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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Nearby places to Hinxhill
What else we do in Hinxhill
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can 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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Arranging a wake in Hinxhill
Hinxhill is about 3 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Hinxhill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Hinxhill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hinxhill to Canterbury (11 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.4 miles west. Hinxhill is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN25 and TN24, we can bring the van to you. From Hinxhill Road and Goodcheap Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Hinxhill, we also cover Hinxhill Park (1 mile south-west), Sevington (1 mile south-west), Brook (2 miles north-east), Mersham (2 miles south) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Hinxhill includes Hatch Park.
- Local schools include The Norton Knatchbull School (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hinxhill
What’s the nearest station to Hinxhill?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Hinxhill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Hinxhill?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Hinxhill and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hinxhill.
- 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