Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Pootings, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Pootings.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in Pootings?
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. 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.
Why Pootings hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Pootings
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We’re often asked to cater a tribute meal and life celebrations, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Pootings, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Where the van can park in Pootings
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In summer, a wake in Pootings has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Pootings?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
In Pootings and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
If the funeral is at a church such as Congregational Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
Pootings: your questions answered
How far is Pootings from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London.
We’re gathering after a service at Congregational Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask the venue about the van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow a little extra
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Wakes in Pootings: venues and practical details
Pootings is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For a wake in Pootings, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Pootings is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Pootings to London (20 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Edenbridge station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Wakes anywhere in TN8 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Pootings, we also cover Four Elms (1 mile south-east), Crockham Hill (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Mowshurst (1 mile south) and Marlpit Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (3.1 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pootings include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Nearby places to Pootings
Other occasions in Pootings
- 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