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Funeral and wake catering in Newland Green, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Newland Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Newland Green?
Funeral and wake catering in Newland Green, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings after scattering ashes.
Near Newland Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Newland Green?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For family travelling by train, Pluckley station, about 2.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Newland Green: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Newland Green?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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’s crisp.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Newland Green
Also in Newland Green
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Newland Green: halls, homes and travel
Newland Green is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Newland Green to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Newland Green to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Newland Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across TN27. Close by, we cover wakes in Mundy Bois (1 mile east), Egerton Forstal (1 mile north-west), Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Egerton (1 mile north-east) and Pembles Cross (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles north-west).
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Keep the serving time flexible
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
How it works
On the day, 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. Sunset in Newland Green is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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