Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Stone Hill events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Stone Hill and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
Book the van in Stone Hill
Funeral and wake catering in Stone Hill, fried fresh
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. Typical bookings include a wake at the family home and memorial gatherings, with haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
In a small place like Stone Hill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow a little extra
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Arranging a wake in Stone Hill
Stone Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Stone Hill and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stone Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 6 miles of Stone Hill.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area. Local streets include Stone Hill, Southenay Lane and Cooper's Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Lilyvale (1 mile north-west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile north-west) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lympne Castle (3.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Stone Hill includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Stone Hill is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Nearby places to Stone Hill
Other occasions in Stone Hill
Stone Hill: your questions answered
Is Stone Hill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Stone Hill?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can the van come to Stone Hill?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Stone Hill and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Stone Hill and the whole of Kent
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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