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Funeral and Wake Catering for Linkhill events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Linkhill and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering for Linkhill events
Funeral and wake catering in Linkhill, cooked to order
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We are often asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and pub wakes, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Linkhill, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Allow a little extra
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall has an urn
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Places near Linkhill
What else we do in Linkhill
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Linkhill
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Linkhill close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Arranging a wake in Linkhill
Linkhill is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Linkhill. Linkhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Linkhill to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Linkhill is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over the TN18 postcode area. We also bring the van to wakes in Sandhurst (1 mile west), Sandhurst Cross (2 miles west), Iden Green (2 miles north), Bodiam (2 miles south-west) and Four Throws (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Linkhill includes Flatropers Wood.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Linkhill; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Who books funeral and wake catering in Linkhill?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
After a service at Mission Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
- 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