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Funeral and Wake Catering for Pembury events
Funeral and wake catering in Pembury: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A chip van near Pembury
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Pembury
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. For pub wakes and scattering of ashes gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake in a place like Pembury, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Pembury and the whole of Kent
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Pembury
Other occasions in Pembury
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Pembury?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
In Pembury and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is High Brooms station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Ask the venue about the van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
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 way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Pembury
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
For event organisers in Pembury
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
After a funeral in Pembury
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In and around Pembury, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Pembury to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
For a service at a church like Upper Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pembury, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN2 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include King William IV pub (under half a mile south)
Common questions in Pembury
How far is Pembury from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Pembury is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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.
- 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