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Funeral and wake catering in Kemsing, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Kemsing and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial events and anniversaries
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
About our funeral and wake catering in Kemsing
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. We are frequently asked to cater family meals after the service and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In Kemsing, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
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What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In Kemsing, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Kemsing
How far is Kemsing from London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you come to Kemsing?
We do. We serve events in Kemsing and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Build in time for delays
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Wakes in Kemsing: venues and practical details
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For wakes in Kemsing, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Kemsing is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Otford station, about 1 mile north-west. Kemsing is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Kemsing, we cover Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). The countryside around Kemsing includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.6 miles north-west) and Knole Academy (2 miles south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Kemsing?
Some venues offer wake menus. 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.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Kemsing and across Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
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 frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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