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Funeral and Wake Catering for Temple Hill events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Temple Hill? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Temple Hill
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Temple Hill
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include a wake at the family home and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In Temple Hill, the hall is frequently where people gather. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Temple Hill?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Temple Hill may suit.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
Nearby places to Temple Hill
What else we do in Temple Hill
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Temple Hill
How far is Temple Hill from London?
Roughly 14 miles from the centre of London.
We are gathering after a service at St Edmunds Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Temple Hill?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Temple Hill and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We serve when people are ready.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Temple Hill is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Temple Hill: venues and practical details
Temple Hill is about 1 mile north of Dartford, in Kent. Across the DA1 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Temple Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Temple Hill to London (14 miles away).
After a service at St Edmunds Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Relatives arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Temple Hill: Dartford station.
Here we cover the DA1, DA2 and DA5 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as Kent Road, Keyes Road and Bayly Road, wherever the van can park. Temple Hill is on the A226, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Temple Hill, we also cover Dartford (1 mile south), Hawley (2 miles south), Stone (2 miles east), Darenth (2 miles south-east) and Greenhithe (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Dartford Library (0.5 miles south-west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Within reach you will find Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Temple Hill include The Leigh UTC (0.7 miles north) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Hufflers Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.7 miles north-west)
- 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