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Funeral and Wake Catering in Southernden
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Southernden.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A tribute meal
A chip van near Southernden
Why choose a fish and chip van in Southernden?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Southernden
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Southernden and the whole of Kent
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Southernden
Services frequently run over, and we will work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include a wake at the family home and family meals after the service, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Southernden, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in Southernden
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Pub wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Headcorn station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Places near Southernden
Also in Southernden
Wakes in Southernden: venues and practical details
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Southernden, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Southernden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Southernden, we also cover Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Southernden
Is Southernden too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Southernden close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Summer evenings in Southernden stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- 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.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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- 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