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Funeral and Wake Catering in Poundsbridge
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Poundsbridge and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in Poundsbridge
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Poundsbridge
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
For a wake near Poundsbridge, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Poundsbridge; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Poundsbridge?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. The cost per head typically 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
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Poundsbridge
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Poundsbridge and Kent:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- A tribute meal
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there is a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Poundsbridge: halls, homes and travel
Poundsbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In and around Poundsbridge, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Poundsbridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as All Souls Chapel, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN11 postcode area. Streets in the area include Penshurst Road and Poundsbridge Hill, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Bullingstone (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north-east), Stockland Green (1 mile east) and Langton Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chiddingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (2.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon pub (0.9 miles east)
FAQs for Poundsbridge
Do you come out to small places like Poundsbridge?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at All Souls Chapel?
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. Send us the address.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Places near Poundsbridge
Other occasions in Poundsbridge
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
For event organisers in Poundsbridge
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Build in time for delays
We park quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
- 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