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Funeral and Wake Catering for Lower Haysden events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Lower Haysden and across Kent.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Book the van in Lower Haysden
About our funeral and wake catering in Lower Haysden
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. On the menu are gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and wakes at home.
For a wake near Lower Haysden, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
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Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Lower Haysden, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Allow for the service running over
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Lower Haysden
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Lower Haysden
Lower Haysden is about 2 miles south-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Lower Haysden will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Lower Haysden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lower Haysden to London (26 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Tonbridge station, about 1.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wake is in TN11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Lower Haysden, we also cover Leigh (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile south), Tonbridge (2 miles north-east), Printstile (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (15 miles north), Kings Hill (9 miles north-east) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Milne Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Lower Haysden includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Judd School (0.8 miles east) and West Kent College (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Lower Haysden
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Lower Haysden
Can the van park in Haysden Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Lower Haysden?
The closest is Tonbridge station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lower Haysden.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
- 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