Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Sissinghurst, Kent
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Sissinghurst? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
Book the van in Sissinghurst
How our funeral and wake catering works in Sissinghurst
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and scattering of ashes gatherings.
For a wake near Sissinghurst, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Sissinghurst; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Allow a little extra
We park quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Kent, including Sissinghurst
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Sissinghurst
Also in Sissinghurst
Sissinghurst: halls, homes and travel
Sissinghurst is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For a wake in Sissinghurst, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Sissinghurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Sissinghurst to Canterbury (26 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Sissinghurst, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN17, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on The Street, Milkhouse Cottages and Cobnut Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Sissinghurst, we cover Wilsley Pound (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (2 miles north) and Colliers Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (1.1 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Sissinghurst
It is one less thing to organise.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sissinghurst and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For family travelling by train, Staplehurst station, about 4.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
FAQs for Sissinghurst
Can the van park in Crane Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Sissinghurst?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
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.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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