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Funeral and Wake Catering in Mott's Mill
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Mott's Mill.
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Mott's Mill
About our funeral and wake catering in Mott's Mill
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for life celebrations and a tribute meal.
For a wake near Mott's Mill, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Common questions in Mott's Mill
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Mott's Mill from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Wakes in Mott's Mill: venues and practical details
Mott's Mill is about 3 miles north of Crowborough, in Kent. For wakes in Mott's Mill, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 22 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Eridge station, about 1.3 miles east. Mott's Mill is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN3 postcode area. Other places close to Mott's Mill we cover include Boarshead (2 miles south), Friar's Gate (2 miles south-west), Marden's Hill (2 miles south-west), Steel Cross (2 miles south) and Crowborough (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-east), Southborough (6 miles north-east) and Edenbridge (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Bolebroke Castle (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Mott's Mill includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Where the van can park in Mott's Mill
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Mott's Mill
It takes one job off a very long list.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Mott's Mill, people book us for occasions like:
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Small family memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Thomas the Apostle, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Mott's Mill, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
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What else we do in Mott's Mill
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A table of photos helps people talk.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Bookings across Kent, including Mott's Mill
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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