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Funeral and Wake Catering for Smallbridge events
Funeral and wake catering in Smallbridge: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering for Smallbridge events
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Smallbridge; plan a lit path from the door 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.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering in Smallbridge, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it is memorial events and anniversaries and a wake at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In a small place like Smallbridge, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Nearby places to Smallbridge
What else we do in Smallbridge
Where the van can park in Smallbridge
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Smallbridge
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Margaret: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Smallbridge too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you cover Smallbridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Smallbridge. For a quote, use our quote form.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
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
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Events we cater in Smallbridge
It suits all ages.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
After a service at Church of St Margaret, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall has an urn
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Keep the serving time flexible
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Smallbridge
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Wakes in Smallbridge: venues and practical details
Smallbridge is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Smallbridge. Smallbridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Smallbridge to Canterbury (30 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Marden station is about 4.4 miles away. Smallbridge is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN12 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Broad Ford (1 mile north-east), Goudhurst (1 mile south-east), Hazel Street (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (1 mile north) and Brandfold (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Smallbridge includes Bewl Water.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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