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Funeral and wake catering in Newtown, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Newtown and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering for Newtown events
Newtown questions
Is Newtown close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Newtown?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Newtown
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for a wake at the family home and memorial gatherings.
In rural Newtown, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Late-December sunset in Newtown is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get 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.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Newtown?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Events in Newtown and across Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Wakes in Newtown: venues and practical details
Newtown is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We cover Newtown as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Newtown is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hever station, about 1 mile north-west. Newtown is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN8, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Pigdown Lane and Uckfield Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Newtown, we cover Markbeech (1 mile south), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile south-east), How Green (2 miles north) and Walter's Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles west) and Hever Castle (1 mile north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kentish Horse pub (0.5 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Occasions we serve in Newtown
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Keep the serving time flexible
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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