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Funeral and wake catering in Platt's Heath, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Platt's Heath.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after the committal
- Village hall wakes
A chip van near Platt's Heath
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Platt's Heath and across Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Platt's Heath
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Whether it’s wakes at home and village hall wakes, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In rural Platt's Heath, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Perfect for your wake in Platt's Heath
It’s one less thing to organise.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Questions from Platt's Heath
Can the van park in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you cover Platt's Heath?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Platt's Heath and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Arranging a wake in Platt's Heath
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. In and around Platt's Heath, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.2 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Platt's Heath, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in ME17, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Wishful Thinker pub (0.8 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Platt's Heath
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Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Allow a little extra
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. Late-December sunset in Platt's Heath is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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