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Funeral and wake catering in Riseden, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Riseden: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at venues
- Life celebrations
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Book the van in Riseden
After a funeral in Riseden
Riseden is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Around Riseden, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Riseden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 31 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Riseden; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN17 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Riseden, we also cover Kilndown (1 mile south-west), Bedgebury Cross (1 mile south-east), Stonecrouch (2 miles south), Flimwell (3 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (13 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Riseden
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We are frequently asked to cater a wake at the family home and memorial gatherings, with pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Riseden, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In winter, it is dark in Riseden by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Riseden? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Riseden
Is Riseden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Riseden close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let us know of any allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow for the service running over
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Riseden
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
For a service at a church like Christ Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Nearby places to Riseden
Also in Riseden
For event organisers in Riseden
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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