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Funeral and Wake Catering in Sandhurst Cross
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Sandhurst Cross.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in Sandhurst Cross?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Sandhurst Cross
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it is memorial events and anniversaries and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Sandhurst Cross, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Sandhurst Cross: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Sandhurst Cross?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you cover Sandhurst Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Sandhurst Cross. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
After a funeral in Sandhurst Cross
Sandhurst Cross is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Sandhurst Cross or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Robertsbridge station is about 4.3 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sandhurst Cross; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over the TN18 postcode area and the streets around it. From Church Road, Bodiam Road and Bourne Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Bodiam (1 mile south-west), Little Conghurst (1 mile north-west), Four Throws (1 mile north-west) and Linkhill (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (5.4 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Bodiam Manor School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Old Tavern (within half a mile east)
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
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.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Sandhurst Cross?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Sandhurst Cross book the van for events such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Allow a little extra
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Allow for the service running over
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Sandhurst Cross is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Nearby places to Sandhurst Cross
More for events in Sandhurst Cross
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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