Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Kilndown events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Kilndown and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Kilndown?
Occasions we serve in Kilndown
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Kilndown and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
How our funeral and wake catering works in Kilndown
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. We serve mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral.
In a small place like Kilndown, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Kilndown. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Kilndown
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Kilndown and the whole of Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan for a few extra people
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. A wake in Kilndown in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Common questions in Kilndown
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Kilndown from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Places near Kilndown
What else we do in Kilndown
Wakes in Kilndown: venues and practical details
Kilndown is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. People in Kilndown book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kilndown, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in TN17, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Church Road, Beresford Close and Chicks Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Riseden (1 mile north-east), Bedgebury Cross (1 mile east), Stonecrouch (1 mile south), Three Leg Cross (2 miles south) and Flimwell (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Finchcocks Musical Museum (1 mile north) and Old Scotney Castle (0.6 miles west). Within reach you will find Bewl Water.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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