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Funeral and Wake Catering in Three Chimneys
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Three Chimneys and across Kent.
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
Fresh fish and chips in Three Chimneys
Funeral and wake catering in Three Chimneys, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. For scattering of ashes gatherings and a wake at the family home, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In a small place like Three Chimneys, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Arranging a wake in Three Chimneys
Three Chimneys is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Three Chimneys will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Three Chimneys is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Three Chimneys to Canterbury (23 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Three Chimneys; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN27, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on Hareplain Road and Sissinghurst Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Hareplain (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles east), Standen (2 miles north-east) and Lashenden (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.3 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Chimneys Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Three Chimneys
More for events in Three Chimneys
DIY versus a fish and chip 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 normally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
FAQs for Three Chimneys
Is Three Chimneys close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Three Chimneys?
Headcorn station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In winter, it’s dark in Three Chimneys by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. A chip van often 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
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Three Chimneys
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Three Chimneys?
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial events and anniversaries
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
For event organisers in Three Chimneys
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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