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Funeral and wake catering in Sundridge, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Sundridge and the surrounding area.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering in Sundridge
Funeral and wake catering in Sundridge, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Whether it is a wake at the family home and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Sundridge, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Sundridge questions
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Montreal Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake. Late-December sunset in Sundridge is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Sundridge, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Wake catering near Sundridge
Sundridge is about 3 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. People in Sundridge book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Sundridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sundridge to London (18 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 5 miles of Sundridge; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN14, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Church Road, Chapmans Road and Main Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Brasted (1 mile west), Chipstead (1 mile north-east), Bessels Green (1 mile east), Brasted Chart (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (3 miles east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Sundridge include Trinity School (2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (0.6 miles west)
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
For event organisers in Sundridge
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.
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.
Towns and villages near Sundridge
What else we do in Sundridge
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Sundridge. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Allow a little extra
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Perfect for your wake in Sundridge
It can be a fitting tribute.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For family travelling by train, Dunton Green station, about 2.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- 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