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Funeral and Wake Catering for Kippington events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Kippington.
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in Kippington
Events we cater in Kippington
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
Funeral and wake catering in Kippington, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and typical bookings are for scattering of ashes gatherings and life celebrations.
In Kippington, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Kippington is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
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 use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Wake catering near Kippington
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Kippington and the surrounding area. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Kippington to London (about 20 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Sevenoaks station is about 0.5 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kippington; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN13, TN14 and TN15, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wake is on Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Kippington, we cover Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Kippington includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include New Beacon School (0.5 miles south) and Knole Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Boy Public House (0.6 miles east)
Questions from Kippington
Could you trade in Montreal Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Kippington from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Kippington?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall has an urn
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. 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 how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Nearby places to Kippington
More for events in Kippington
- 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