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Funeral and Wake Catering in Otford
Funeral and wake catering in Otford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Small family memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Otford
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Otford is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Otford
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In Otford, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Otford, and we will check the date and send a price.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Arranging a wake in Otford
Otford is about 2 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Otford, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Otford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Otford station serves Otford directly. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Otford; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in TN14. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, High Street and Bubblestone Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Otford we cover include Twitton (1 mile west), Shoreham (2 miles north), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-west), Halstead (3 miles north-west) and Badgers Mount (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Otford include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.7 miles east) and Knole Academy (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Woodman pub (within half a mile north)
Common questions in Otford
Which station is closest to Otford?
Otford has its own station: Otford station.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
For event organisers in Otford
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Otford?
It can be a fitting tribute.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Bartholomew often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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Other occasions in Otford
- 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