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Funeral and Wake Catering in Horden
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Horden and across Kent.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in Horden
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- We cover Horden and the whole of Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Horden
Someone else can make the booking for you. For celebrations of life and pub wakes, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
Near Horden, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Horden
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Arranging a wake in Horden
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Horden and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Horden; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN17 and TN12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Hill Top and Husheath Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Horden we cover include Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Horden, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Horden: your questions answered
Could you trade in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Horden from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can you cook in the rain?
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 come to Horden?
Yes, we do. Horden is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Build in time for delays
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Nearby places to Horden
What else we do in Horden
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Late-December sunset in Horden is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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