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Funeral and wake catering in Sandhurst, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Sandhurst and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in Sandhurst?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Sandhurst
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. For family gatherings after a burial or cremation and wakes at venues, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In rural Sandhurst, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Occasions we serve in Sandhurst
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, Robertsbridge station is about 4.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
Towns and villages near Sandhurst
Also in Sandhurst
Sandhurst: halls, homes and travel
Sandhurst is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. For wakes in Sandhurst, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Sandhurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sandhurst to Canterbury (28 miles away).
For a service at a church like Mission Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Sandhurst, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN18, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Bodiam Road, Poundfield Road and Queen Street, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Sandhurst, we cover Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-west), Linkhill (1 mile east), Four Throws (2 miles north-west), Little Conghurst (2 miles north-west) and Bodiam (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north) and Staplehurst (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (3.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include Sentido pub (within half a mile north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sandhurst?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Kent, including Sandhurst
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Sandhurst
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Sandhurst; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Sandhurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow for the service running over
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Sandhurst questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Sandhurst?
The closest is Robertsbridge station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you come to Sandhurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Sandhurst. To check your date, use our quote form.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
- 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