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Funeral and wake catering in New Barn, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake across New Barn and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
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About our funeral and wake catering in New Barn
Services often run over, and we will work around the service and the family. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for village hall wakes and celebrations of life.
For a wake in a place like New Barn, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
New Barn: halls, homes and travel
New Barn is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. New Barn is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 1.2 miles west of the centre. New Barn is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in DA3 and DA13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include The Maples, Kenwood Avenue and Merileys Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside New Barn, we also cover Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), Longfield (1 mile west), Hartley (1 mile south-west), Nash Street (1 mile east) and Meopham (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (3.6 miles north-east) and Stone Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near New Barn include Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near New Barn include Istead Rise Primary School (1 mile north-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Nearby places to New Barn
Other occasions in New Barn
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in New Barn; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask the venue about the van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Allow for the service running over
We start when you give the word.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
For event organisers in New Barn
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in New Barn. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why New Barn hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in New Barn and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
Events we cater in New Barn
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in New Barn and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Questions from New Barn
Which station is closest to New Barn?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is New Barn close to London?
About 20 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to New Barn?
Yes, we do. We serve events in New Barn and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- 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