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Funeral and Wake Catering in Pearson's Green
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Pearson's Green and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Pearson's Green events
About our funeral and wake catering in Pearson's Green
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Typical bookings include wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and village hall wakes, with sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
For a wake near Pearson's Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Events we cater in Pearson's Green
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Pearson's Green book the van for occasions like:
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Kent, including Pearson's Green
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In winter, it is dark in Pearson's Green by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Related guides
Nearby places to Pearson's Green
Other occasions in Pearson's Green
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
FAQs for Pearson's Green
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Pearson's Green from London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you come to Pearson's Green?
Yes, we do. Pearson's Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Pearson's Green
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan seating for older guests
We start when you give the word.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Pearson's Green: halls, homes and travel
Pearson's Green is about 7 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For wakes in Pearson's Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Pearson's Green to Canterbury (30 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Pearson's Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Castle Hill (1 mile south-west), Mile Oak (1 mile west), Palmer's Green (1 mile south-west), Claygate (1 mile north-east) and Queen Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.1 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find The Castle Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Organising for someone else?
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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