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Funeral and Wake Catering in Red Hill
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Red Hill and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in Red Hill
How our funeral and wake catering works in Red Hill
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Red Hill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In winter, it is dark in Red Hill by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME18 postcode and rough numbers, 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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For event organisers in Red Hill
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 larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Red Hill?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever the occasion in Red Hill, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Plan for a few extra people
- Keep the serving time flexible
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Towns and villages near Red Hill
Other occasions in Red Hill
After a funeral in Red Hill
Red Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. People in Red Hill book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Red Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Wateringbury station, about 0.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in ME18 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Teston (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-west), Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Teapot Island (2.7 miles south) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles east).
- Local schools include The Malling School (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find North Pole pub (0.5 miles north)
Red Hill: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Red Hill close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Red Hill?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Red Hill
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Red Hill and the whole of Kent
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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