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Funeral and Wake Catering for Palmer's Green events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Palmer's Green? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
A chip van near Palmer's Green
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Funeral and wake catering in Palmer's Green, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and gatherings after the committal.
For a wake near Palmer's Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
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. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Palmer's Green
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Palmer's Green and across Kent
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Palmer's Green?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In Palmer's Green, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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For event organisers in Palmer's Green
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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Questions from Palmer's Green
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Palmer's Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
After a funeral in Palmer's Green
Palmer's Green is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings in Palmer's Green come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Palmer's Green to Canterbury (30 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.3 miles north. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Palmer's Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Other places close to Palmer's Green we cover include Castle Hill (1 mile north-east), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Palmer's Green include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Palmer's Green include Mascalls School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Halfway House Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie 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