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Funeral and Wake Catering for Walter's Green events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Walter's Green.
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
- Anniversary memorials
Book the van in Walter's Green
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
About our funeral and wake catering in Walter's Green
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after the committal and gatherings at home after a funeral.
In rural Walter's Green, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We serve when people are ready.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
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 it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Walter's Green
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Walter's Green and the whole of Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Wakes in Walter's Green: venues and practical details
Walter's Green is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings in Walter's Green come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Walter's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Walter's Green to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Walter's Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN11, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Fordcombe (1 mile south-east), Teasley Mead (1 mile south-west), Ashurst (1 mile south), Stone Cross (1 mile south-east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chiddingstone Castle (2.8 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (4.3 miles east). The countryside around Walter's Green includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Bottle House Inn (0.8 miles north)
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Walter's Green, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Walter's Green questions
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Walter's Green close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where the van can park in Walter's Green
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Walter's Green?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Walter's Green and Kent:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.3 miles south.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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