Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Printstile
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Printstile.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Printstile
Wake catering near Printstile
Printstile is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in the TN3 area, we can bring the van to you. Printstile is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the B2176 to reach Printstile. After a service at Parish Church of St Lawrence, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in TN3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Penshurst Road and Barden Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Printstile sits on or near the B2176, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bidborough (1 mile east), Speldhurst (1 mile south), Poundsbridge (1 mile south-west), Stockland Green (1 mile south-east) and Bullingstone (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.6 miles east) and The Milne Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Printstile
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
Near Printstile, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. A wake in Printstile in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Questions from Printstile
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Lawrence: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Printstile?
Leigh (Kent) station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you right away whether we are available.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Nearby places to Printstile
Other occasions in Printstile
Occasions we serve in Printstile
It is one less thing to organise.
In Printstile and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Relatives arriving by train should know that Leigh (Kent) station, about 1.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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