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Funeral and Wake Catering for Troy Town events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Troy Town and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
A chip van near Troy Town
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Troy Town. In winter, it is dark in Troy Town by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Troy Town
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. For gatherings after scattering ashes and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Troy Town, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Allow a little extra
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
After a funeral in Troy Town
Troy Town is about 6 miles north of East Grinstead, in Kent. For wakes in Troy Town, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Troy Town is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
We serve wakes across TN8 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to wakes in Marlpit Hill (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south-east), Mowshurst (1 mile east), Merle Common (2 miles north-west) and Crockham Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles east) and Southborough (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Troy Town include Botley Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (0.8 miles east)
Towns and villages near Troy Town
What else we do in Troy Town
Troy Town: your questions answered
Is Troy Town close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Troy Town?
Edenbridge station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Troy Town.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your wake in Troy Town
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at venues
For family travelling by train, Edenbridge station, about 0.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- Events in Troy Town and across Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or 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