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Funeral and Wake Catering for Little Mill events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Little Mill? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
A chip van near Little Mill
How our funeral and wake catering works in Little Mill
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We’re often asked to cater remembrance gatherings and a wake at the family home, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Little Mill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Also near Little Mill
Other occasions in Little Mill
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Little Mill is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
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.
Wake catering near Little Mill
Little Mill is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Little Mill. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Beltring station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre.
We cover wakes in every part of TN12. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Snoll Hatch (1 mile east), Barnes Street (1 mile west), East Peckham (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile west) and Branbridges (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles west) and Kings Hill (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hadlow Rural Community School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Man Of Kent Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Where the van can park in Little Mill
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Little Mill
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan seating for older guests
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Common questions in Little Mill
Which station is closest to Little Mill?
The closest is Beltring station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
Do you come to Little Mill?
We do. We serve events in Little Mill and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
- 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