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Funeral and Wake Catering for Pluckley Thorne events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Pluckley Thorne.
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering in Pluckley Thorne
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Pluckley Thorne, cooked to order
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. We are frequently asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and family meals after the service, serving mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
In rural Pluckley Thorne, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Pluckley Thorne
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Pluckley Thorne?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 1 mile away.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you cover Pluckley Thorne?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Pluckley Thorne is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- We cover Pluckley Thorne and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
Wakes in Pluckley Thorne: venues and practical details
Pluckley Thorne is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For wakes in Pluckley Thorne, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Pluckley Thorne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Pluckley Thorne to Canterbury (16 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Pluckley Thorne is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Smarden Road and Lambden Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Pluckley Thorne we cover include Fir Toll (1 mile south-east), Pluckley (1 mile north-east), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Mundy Bois (1 mile north-west) and Newland Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Romden Castle (2.2 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Occasions we serve in Pluckley Thorne
It’s one less thing to organise.
In Pluckley Thorne and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In winter, it’s dark in Pluckley Thorne by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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Other occasions in Pluckley Thorne
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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