Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Mundy Bois events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Mundy Bois and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Mundy Bois?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Mundy Bois
Services often run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at venues and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Mundy Bois, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Occasions we serve in Mundy Bois
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Mundy Bois and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that Pluckley station, about 2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
What affects the price in Mundy Bois
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Mundy Bois? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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.
Mundy Bois: halls, homes and travel
Mundy Bois is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Mundy Bois to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Mundy Bois to Canterbury (17 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St James frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Mundy Bois is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as Munday Bois Road, Kingsland Lane and Greenhill Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Mundy Bois we cover include Newland Green (1 mile west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile west), Egerton (1 mile north), Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west) and Pluckley Thorne (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-west).
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Summer evenings in Mundy Bois stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a fish and chip van in Mundy Bois?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Mundy Bois hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Mundy Bois and the whole of Kent
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Build in time for delays
- Ask the venue about the van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Common questions in Mundy Bois
Is Mundy Bois close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Mundy Bois?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 2 miles away.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Nearby places to Mundy Bois
Also in Mundy Bois
- 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