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Funeral and Wake Catering in Stansted
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Stansted and across Kent.
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering in Stansted
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Stansted
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and anniversary memorials, serving sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
For a wake near Stansted, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Stansted
What’s the nearest station to Stansted?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre.
Could you trade in Trosley Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Wake catering near Stansted
Stansted is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. In and around Stansted, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Stansted to London (20 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stansted; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in TN15, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Parsons Lane, Plaxdale Green Road and Hatham Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Stansted, we cover Ash (2 miles north), West Kingsdown (2 miles north-west), West Yoke (2 miles north), Knatts Valley (2 miles west) and Fawkham Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.8 miles south).
What affects the price in Stansted
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Stansted; 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.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Also near Stansted
Also in Stansted
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Stansted?
It suits all ages.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Stansted and Kent:
- Life celebrations
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 2.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there’s a minimum
Where the van can park in Stansted
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- 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