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Funeral and wake catering in Hinxhill Park, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Hinxhill Park.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A chip van near Hinxhill Park
Hinxhill Park questions
Which station is closest to Hinxhill Park?
Ashford International station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre.
Is Hinxhill Park too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Hinxhill Park?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Funeral and wake catering in Hinxhill Park, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We are frequently asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and wakes at home, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Hinxhill Park, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Hinxhill Park; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Also in Hinxhill Park
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Where the van can park in Hinxhill Park
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Wake catering near Hinxhill Park
Hinxhill Park is about 2 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Hinxhill Park, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Hinxhill Park is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hinxhill Park to Canterbury (12 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Hinxhill Park is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN24 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Honeysuckle Avenue, Stitchworth Lane and Mallow Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Hinxhill (1 mile north-east), Sevington (1 mile south-west), Mersham (2 miles south), Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and South Stour (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (8 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Schools near Hinxhill Park include The Norton Knatchbull School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (within half a mile west)
- 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