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Funeral and wake catering in Knockholt Pound, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Knockholt Pound? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
Book the van in Knockholt Pound
About our funeral and wake catering in Knockholt Pound
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it’s wakes at venues and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In rural Knockholt Pound, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. Late-December sunset in Knockholt Pound 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.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Knockholt Pound
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. 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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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 usually the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
After a funeral in Knockholt Pound
Knockholt Pound is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Knockholt Pound. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
After a service at St Katharine's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Knockholt Pound is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Old London Road, Bond Close and Main Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Knockholt Pound we cover include Knockholt (1 mile south-west), Halstead (1 mile north-east), Sepham Heath (1 mile north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Badgers Mount (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (10 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (3.4 miles north) and Lullingstone Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Three Horseshoes pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Common questions in Knockholt Pound
Is Knockholt Pound close to London?
About 16 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Knockholt Pound?
The closest is Knockholt station, roughly 2 miles away.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
- 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