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Funeral and Wake Catering in The Moor
Funeral and wake catering in The Moor: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering for The Moor events
Funeral and wake catering in The Moor, cooked to order
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for wakes at church halls and clubs and a tribute meal.
For a wake near The Moor, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Nearby places to The Moor
Also in The Moor
Why choose funeral and wake catering in The Moor?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
In The Moor and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Families holding a service at Church of St Laurence often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
Wakes in The Moor: venues and practical details
The Moor is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around The Moor and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from The Moor to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 3.3 miles south-west. The Moor is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Moor, Pipers Lane and The Chestnuts or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to The Moor we cover include Hawkhurst (1 mile north-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile east), Pipsden (1 mile north-east), Four Throws (1 mile east) and Beal's Green (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Eight Bells Hotel (less than half a mile south)
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in The Moor
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. A wake in The Moor in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
The Moor questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Laurence: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Allow for the service running over
- Allow a little extra
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
- 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