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Funeral and Wake Catering for New Ash Green events
Funeral and wake catering in New Ash Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
- Pub wakes
Book the van in New Ash Green
After a funeral in New Ash Green
New Ash Green is about 5 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. In and around New Ash Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. New Ash Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from New Ash Green to London (20 miles away).
Families holding a service at Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. New Ash Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over the DA3 and TN15 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Church Road, Upper Street North and Upper Street South, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to New Ash Green we cover include Ridley (1 mile south-east), Hartley (1 mile north), New Street (2 miles south-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles south-east) and Longfield Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (4 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Longfield Academy (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The White Swan Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Funeral and wake catering in New Ash Green, fried fresh
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We are often asked to cater family meals after the service and celebrations of life, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
For a wake near New Ash Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Late-December sunset in New Ash Green is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. 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 early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in New Ash Green, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Questions from New Ash Green
How far is New Ash Green from London?
About 20 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to New Ash Green?
Longfield station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in New Ash Green
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Build in time for delays
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Places near New Ash Green
More for events in New Ash Green
- 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