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Funeral and Wake Catering for Singlewell or Ifield events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Singlewell or Ifield and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in Singlewell or Ifield
Funeral and wake catering in Singlewell or Ifield, fried fresh
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. For village hall wakes and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips and more.
In a small place like Singlewell or Ifield, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. Sunset in Singlewell or Ifield is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Keep the serving time flexible
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Also near Singlewell or Ifield
Other occasions in Singlewell or Ifield
Occasions we serve in Singlewell or Ifield
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial events and anniversaries
If relatives are coming by rail, Meopham station, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Singlewell or Ifield, and we will check the date and send a price.
Wake catering near Singlewell or Ifield
Singlewell or Ifield is about 1 mile south of Gravesend, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Singlewell or Ifield will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Singlewell or Ifield is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Margaret, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in DA12, DA11 and DA13, we can fry fresh for your guests. From North Lane, Scott Road and Sandown Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Henhurst (1 mile south-east), Istead Rise (1 mile south-west), Gravesend (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles south).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (2.1 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Singlewell or Ifield include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Singlewell or Ifield include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Singlewell or Ifield: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Singlewell or Ifield?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Singlewell or Ifield from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to Singlewell or Ifield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Singlewell or Ifield is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
- 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