Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Pittswood
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Pittswood and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in Pittswood
Arranging a wake in Pittswood
Pittswood is about 2 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From the centre of Pittswood to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Pittswood to London (about 26 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Tonbridge station is about 3 miles away.
This part of Kent takes in TN11, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on High House Lane and Ashes Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Pittswood, we also cover Parker's Green (1 mile south), Hadlow (1 mile east), Golden Green (2 miles south-east), Dunk's Green (2 miles north) and Roughway (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north), Northfleet (14 miles north) and Swanley (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hadlow Primary School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Three Squirrels pub (under half a mile south-west)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Pittswood
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it is a favourite meal in someone’s memory and gatherings at home after a funeral, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
In rural Pittswood, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
For event organisers in Pittswood
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Pittswood; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Pittswood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Pittswood
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Also near Pittswood
What else we do in Pittswood
What affects the price in Pittswood
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Pittswood?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
Pittswood: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Pittswood?
Tonbridge station, about 3 miles south-west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come to Pittswood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Pittswood is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
- 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