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Funeral and wake catering in Monk's Hill, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Monk's Hill and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering for Monk's Hill events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Monk's Hill
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. On the menu are gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In a small place like Monk's Hill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Monk's Hill. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Perfect for your wake in Monk's Hill
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Monk's Hill book the van for occasions like:
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
Arranging a wake in Monk's Hill
Monk's Hill is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. People in Monk's Hill book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Monk's Hill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN27 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on The Cut and Smarden Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Monk's Hill, we also cover Standen (1 mile south-west), Smarden (1 mile north-east), Lashenden (1 mile west), Smarden Bell (1 mile north) and Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (15 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (1.8 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Flying Horse pub (0.9 miles north-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. A wake in Monk's Hill in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Monk's Hill
Is Monk's Hill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Monk's Hill close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Nearby places to Monk's Hill
Also in Monk's Hill
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Monk's Hill, and we will check the date and send a price.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
- 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