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Funeral and wake catering in Kingswood, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Kingswood and across Kent.
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering in Kingswood
Wake catering near Kingswood
Kingswood is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Kingswood to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Kingswood is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
After a service at Kingswood Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Kingswood is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Chestnut Drive, Bushy Grove and Tall Trees Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Chartway Street (1 mile south-west), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile north), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile east) and Chegworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (1.5 miles north) and KIMS hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Funeral and wake catering in Kingswood, cooked to order
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. We are frequently asked to cater a tribute meal and gatherings at home after a funeral, with pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In a small place like Kingswood, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
FAQs for Kingswood
We’re gathering after a service at Kingswood Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Kingswood?
The closest is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you cover Kingswood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Kingswood. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Kingswood hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Kingswood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer evenings in Kingswood stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in Kingswood
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.
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.
Places near Kingswood
Other occasions in Kingswood
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Kingswood?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Kingswood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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