Medway · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Tunbridge Hill
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Tunbridge Hill and the surrounding area.
- Family meals after the service
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Tunbridge Hill?
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan seating for older guests
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Tunbridge Hill
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it is family meals after the service and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Tunbridge Hill, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in Tunbridge Hill. Sunset in Tunbridge Hill is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Tunbridge Hill
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Tunbridge Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For family travelling by train, Gillingham (Kent) station is about 3.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Nearby places to Tunbridge Hill
Also in Tunbridge Hill
Tunbridge Hill: halls, homes and travel
Tunbridge Hill is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Wakes in Tunbridge Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Tunbridge Hill is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in ME3 start with a parking spot for the van. Other places close to Tunbridge Hill we cover include Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), St Mary Hoo (2 miles north) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bishop Saltings.
Questions from Tunbridge Hill
How far is Tunbridge Hill from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Tunbridge Hill?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tunbridge Hill.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Tunbridge Hill
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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