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Funeral and Wake Catering for Newenden events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Newenden.
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A tribute meal
Fresh fish and chips in Newenden
FAQs for Newenden
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Funeral and wake catering in Newenden, cooked to order
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Newenden, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Wakes in Newenden: venues and practical details
Newenden is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Bookings in Newenden come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Newenden is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Newenden, we also cover Rolvenden Layne (2 miles north-east), Rolvenden (3 miles north), West Cross (3 miles north), Strood (3 miles north-east) and Small Hythe (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Tenterden (5 miles north-east), New Romney (14 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north) and Stanhope (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart Inn (less than half a mile west)
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Summer evenings in Newenden stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head normally 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
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Keep the serving time flexible
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Events we cater in Newenden
It works for everyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Newenden book the van for events such as:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like Parish Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Newenden and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van 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