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Funeral and Wake Catering for Swattenden events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Swattenden.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
Book the van in Swattenden
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Swattenden
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. Whether it’s wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Swattenden, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Events we cater in Swattenden
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Swattenden, people book us for events such as:
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at Congregational Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
FAQs for Swattenden
Is Swattenden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Swattenden from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you come to Swattenden?
We do. Swattenden is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Places near Swattenden
Also in Swattenden
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Late-December sunset in Swattenden is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
After a funeral in Swattenden
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Swattenden to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Swattenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Swattenden; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Swattenden, we also cover Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
- 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