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Funeral and Wake Catering in Roughway
Funeral and wake catering in Roughway: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in Roughway
Funeral and wake catering in Roughway, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. For village hall wakes and scattering of ashes gatherings, we will put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Roughway, home or the hall is usual. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Towns and villages near Roughway
What else we do in Roughway
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ensure older relatives can sit
We park quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Roughway questions
Is Roughway close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Roughway?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Roughway?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In summer, a wake in Roughway has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Roughway
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Roughway
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Wakes in Roughway: venues and practical details
Roughway is about 4 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Roughway and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
Anywhere in TN11, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Dunk's Green (1 mile west), Plaxtol (1 mile north-west), Swanton (1 mile east), West Peckham (2 miles east) and Claygate Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Hadlow Tower museum (2.1 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.3 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Rifleman Public House (0.6 miles west)
Events we cater in Roughway
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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