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Funeral and wake catering in Park Farm, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Park Farm and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Park Farm
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and gatherings at a village hall or club, with pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
For a wake in a place like Park Farm, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Wakes in Park Farm: venues and practical details
Park Farm is about 1 mile south of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in the TN23 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Park Farm to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Park Farm is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN23 and TN25, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wake is on Hawthorn Road, Snowbell Road and Redberry Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Park Farm we cover include Kingsnorth (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (0.5 miles west)
Occasions we serve in Park Farm
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, Ashford International station is about 1.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Park Farm
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Park Farm
Could you trade in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Michael: can you come?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How the day works
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 Park Farm is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Nearby places to Park Farm
Other occasions in Park Farm
- 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