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Funeral and wake catering in Ide Hill, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Ide Hill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
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Funeral and wake catering in Ide Hill, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater small family memorials and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Ide Hill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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Questions from Ide Hill
Do you come out to small places like Ide Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Stubbs Wood Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can the van come to Ide Hill?
We do. Ide Hill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Ide Hill
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Wakes in Ide Hill: venues and practical details
Ide Hill is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Ide Hill, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Sevenoaks station is about 3.1 miles away. After a service at Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ide Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across the TN14 postcode area. Streets in the area include Hanging Bank and Camberwell Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Ide Hill sits on or near the B2042, so getting the van to your wake is simple. We also bring the van to wakes in Goathurst Common (1 mile north-east), Toy's Hill (1 mile west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Brasted (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Swanley (11 miles north) and Kings Hill (12 miles east).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Ide Hill includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cock Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Ide Hill; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ide Hill?
It takes one job off a very long list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Ide Hill book the van for occasions like:
- Family meals after the service
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
With the B2042 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Ide Hill.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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