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Funeral and wake catering in Knatts Valley, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Knatts Valley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Knatts Valley
Funeral and wake catering in Knatts Valley, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it’s wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and remembrance gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy for your guests.
For a wake near Knatts Valley, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Late-December sunset in Knatts Valley is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Allow a little extra
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Knatts Valley
Do you come out to small places like Knatts Valley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Knatts Valley?
Kemsing station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van come to Knatts Valley?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Knatts Valley and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
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Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Wakes in Knatts Valley: venues and practical details
Knatts Valley is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Around Knatts Valley, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Kemsing station is about 2.5 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Knatts Valley, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in TN15, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Knatts Lane and Knatts Valley Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in East Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile south), Romney Street (1 mile west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east) and Cotman's Ash (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2 miles south-west).
Why choose a fish and chip van in Knatts Valley?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Knatts Valley and the whole of Kent
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. 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. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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