Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Knockholt events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Knockholt and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Knockholt?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Knockholt
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at church halls and clubs and gatherings at home after a funeral.
For a wake near Knockholt, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
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.
Wakes in Knockholt: venues and practical details
Knockholt is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Bookings in Knockholt come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Knockholt to London (about 16 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Katharine's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Knockholt; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN14 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Main Road and Blueberry Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Knockholt Pound (1 mile north-east), Halstead (2 miles north-east), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Twitton (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Otford Heritage Centre (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Knockholt include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
- Local pubs include The Three Horseshoes pub (0.9 miles north-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Places near Knockholt
What else we do in Knockholt
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Knockholt
What’s the nearest station to Knockholt?
Knockholt station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake. A wake in Knockholt in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Knockholt
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Plan for a few extra people
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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