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Funeral and Wake Catering in Maltman's Hill
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Maltman's Hill and across Kent.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering in Maltman's Hill
How our funeral and wake catering works in Maltman's Hill
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and small family memorials.
In a small place like Maltman's Hill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Have napkins and bins ready.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In summer, a wake in Maltman's Hill has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What affects the price in Maltman's Hill
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Maltman's Hill questions
Do you come out to small places like Maltman's Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Maltman's Hill close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Maltman's Hill?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
Wakes in Maltman's Hill: venues and practical details
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Maltman's Hill. Maltman's Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in TN27 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
- 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