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Funeral and wake catering in Iden Green, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Iden Green.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
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About our funeral and wake catering in Iden Green
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include pub wakes and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Iden Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
For event organisers in Iden Green
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Iden Green
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Iden Green
How far is Iden Green from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Iden Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Towns and villages near Iden Green
What else we do in Iden Green
Who books funeral and wake catering in Iden Green?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
After a service at Church of St George, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Iden Green: halls, homes and travel
Iden Green is about 13 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Iden Green. Iden Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Iden Green to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
Iden Green is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN17 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Coldharbour Road, Chapel Lane and Iden Green Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Iden Green, we cover Benenden (1 mile north), Four Throws (2 miles south-west), Pipsden (2 miles south-west), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Linkhill (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (14 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (5 miles east) and Southborough (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (4 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.5 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Woodcock Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan seating for older guests
- Allow a little extra
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A table of photos helps people talk.
What affects the price in Iden Green
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Sunset in Iden Green is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
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.
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- 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