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Funeral and wake catering in South Willesborough, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in South Willesborough? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in South Willesborough
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in South Willesborough; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in South Willesborough
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Popular choices include gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater family meals after the service and a wake at the family home.
In South Willesborough, the hall is frequently where people gather. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow a little extra
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
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What else we do in South Willesborough
Common questions in South Willesborough
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is South Willesborough close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Arranging a wake in South Willesborough
South Willesborough is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. In and around South Willesborough, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. South Willesborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from South Willesborough to Canterbury (13 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. South Willesborough is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN24 and TN23, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Newtown (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Schools near South Willesborough include The North School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Albion Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Service time
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Events we cater in South Willesborough
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in South Willesborough and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover South Willesborough and the whole of Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
- 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