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Funeral and wake catering in Markbeech, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Markbeech and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A chip van near Markbeech
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
About our funeral and wake catering in Markbeech
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and a tribute meal.
Near Markbeech, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Other occasions in Markbeech
Events we cater in Markbeech
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
For family travelling by train, Cowden station is about 0.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Questions from Markbeech
What’s the nearest station to Markbeech?
Cowden station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Could you trade in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In winter, it’s dark in Markbeech by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Markbeech? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Arranging a wake in Markbeech
Markbeech is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Markbeech or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Markbeech, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in TN8, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From Uckfield Lane and Cow Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Markbeech we cover include Newtown (1 mile north), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile east), How Green (2 miles north) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Horse pub (under half a mile south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Markbeech
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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