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Funeral and wake catering in Pembles Cross, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Pembles Cross and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A chip van near Pembles Cross
Questions from Pembles Cross
Which station is closest to Pembles Cross?
Lenham station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Pembles Cross
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For celebrations of life and pub wakes, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Pembles Cross, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
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Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
Wakes in Pembles Cross: venues and practical details
Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Pembles Cross and nearby villages. Pembles Cross is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Pembles Cross to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pembles Cross; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the TN27 postcode area. We also bring the van to wakes in Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Pembles Cross is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- 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
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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