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Funeral and Wake Catering in Little Conghurst
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Little Conghurst? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Little Conghurst?
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Little Conghurst and across Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Little Conghurst
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. For gatherings after the committal and gatherings at a village hall or club, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
In rural Little Conghurst, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In Little Conghurst, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Little Conghurst
Little Conghurst is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Bookings in Little Conghurst 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 in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Little Conghurst to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Etchingham station is about 4.1 miles away. Little Conghurst is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across TN18 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover wakes in Four Throws (1 mile north-east), Pipsden (1 mile north), The Moor (1 mile west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Marlborough House School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Oak And Ivy Public House (0.6 miles north)
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Perfect for your wake in Little Conghurst
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever the occasion in Little Conghurst, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Build in time for delays
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow a little extra
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Little Conghurst questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Little Conghurst?
Etchingham station, about 4.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you cover Little Conghurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Little Conghurst is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
- 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