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Funeral and Wake Catering in Langton Green
Funeral and wake catering in Langton Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
A chip van near Langton Green
Funeral and wake catering in Langton Green, fried fresh
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for remembrance gatherings and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
In Langton Green, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. 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.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Mention allergies you know about
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Allow a little extra
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Arranging a wake in Langton Green
Langton Green is about 2 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For a wake in Langton Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Langton Green. Langton Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Langton Green to Brighton (26 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.1 miles east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Langton Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the TN3 and TN4 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Ryders, Little Footway and Hazelbank, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Rusthall (1 mile east), Bullingstone (1 mile north), Speldhurst (1 mile north), Poundsbridge (2 miles north) and Stockland Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Southborough (3 miles north-east) and Edenbridge (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (4.8 miles west) and The Amelia (2.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Langton Green include Holmewood House School (0.5 miles south) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Oak pub (0.7 miles east)
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 lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
FAQs for Langton Green
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Langton Green?
Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you cover Langton Green?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Langton Green is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Larger groups usually 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 book our van in Langton Green
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Towns and villages near Langton Green
Also in Langton Green
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Late-December sunset in Langton Green is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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