Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Swift's Green events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Swift's Green and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in Swift's Green?
Arranging a wake in Swift's Green
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For wakes in Swift's Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Swift's Green is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN27 start with a parking spot for the van. For wakes just outside Swift's Green, we cover Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Swift's Green
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Whether it’s gatherings after the committal and pub wakes, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a wake near Swift's Green, a farmhouse or village hall often 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.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Events we cater in Swift's Green
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
These are some of the bookings we take in Swift's Green and Kent:
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Service time
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Swift's Green
Is Swift's Green close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Swift's Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. In summer, a wake in Swift's Green has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 typically simpler.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let us know of any allergies
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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