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Funeral and Wake Catering in Tovil
Funeral and wake catering in Tovil: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Book the van in Tovil
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Funeral and wake catering in Tovil, cooked to order
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. For gatherings at home after a funeral and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In Tovil, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Tovil
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Tovil close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Tovil
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Wakes in Tovil: venues and practical details
Tovil is about 1 mile west of Maidstone, in Kent. For a wake in Tovil, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Tovil is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Tovil to Canterbury (25 miles away).
After a service at St Michael and All Angels Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Tovil, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in ME16 and ME15 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Tovil Road, Wharf Road and Bower Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Maidstone (1 mile east), Foley Park (2 miles north-east), Penenden Heath (2 miles north-east), Shepway (2 miles south-east) and Ringlestone (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Allington Castle (2 miles north). Open spaces near Tovil include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Schools near Tovil include Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.6 miles north-west) and St Augustine Academy (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The White Horse Public House (0.7 miles north)
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In Tovil, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Tovil, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Tovil?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If relatives are coming by rail, Maidstone West station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Also near Tovil
Also in Tovil
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. 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. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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