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Funeral and Wake Catering for Sutton Valence events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Sutton Valence.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
Planning an event in Sutton Valence?
Perfect for your wake in Sutton Valence
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
Relatives arriving by train should know that Staplehurst station, about 3.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Funeral and wake catering in Sutton Valence, fried fresh
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at home.
In rural Sutton Valence, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Sutton Valence
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 follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sutton Valence?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 generally simpler.
Wake catering near Sutton Valence
Sutton Valence is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Sutton Valence. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Sutton Valence, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over ME17. Whether your wake is on High Street, Lower Road and School Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Warmlake (1 mile north), Five Wents (1 mile north), Chart Sutton (1 mile north-west), Langley Heath (2 miles north) and Langley (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dog Collar Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sutton Valence Castle (within half a mile east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Clothworkers Arms (within half a mile west)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Sutton Valence is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
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.
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Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
- 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