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Funeral and wake catering in Tenterden, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Tenterden.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Tenterden events
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering in Tenterden, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and memorial gatherings, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In Tenterden, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Build in time for delays
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Perfect for your wake in Tenterden
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Mildred often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
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Common questions in Tenterden
How far is Tenterden from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of St Mildred?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Late-December sunset in Tenterden 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.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Tenterden? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Tenterden
Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Tenterden, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Tenterden is on or near the A28 and B2067, handy for relatives driving in. Tenterden is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN30, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Golden Square, High Street and Station Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Tenterden is on the A28 and B2067, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Broad Tenterden (1 mile south), St Michaels (1 mile north), Strood (2 miles west), London Beach (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north-west) and Kennington (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tenterden and District Museum (under half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Schools near Tenterden include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Vine Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Tenterden
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Tenterden and across Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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