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Funeral and wake catering in Ivy Hatch, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Ivy Hatch? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
Book the van in Ivy Hatch
How our funeral and wake catering works in Ivy Hatch
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and a wake at the family home.
In a small place like Ivy Hatch, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Ivy Hatch
Can the van park in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Ivy Hatch?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Places near Ivy Hatch
What else we do in Ivy Hatch
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Ivy Hatch. A wake in Ivy Hatch in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Wakes in Ivy Hatch: venues and practical details
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. People in Ivy Hatch book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Ivy Hatch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 2.2 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ivy Hatch, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in TN15, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Ivy Hatch
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
After a service at Ivy Hatch Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Ivy Hatch and the whole of Kent
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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