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Funeral and wake catering in West Kingsdown, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in West Kingsdown.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
A chip van near West Kingsdown
About our funeral and wake catering in West Kingsdown
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Popular choices include gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for pub wakes and village hall wakes.
Around West Kingsdown, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
West Kingsdown: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of Saint Edmund?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to West Kingsdown?
Eynsford station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in West Kingsdown
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price and the cost guide.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Arranging a wake in West Kingsdown
West Kingsdown is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in West Kingsdown, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. West Kingsdown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from West Kingsdown to London (19 miles away).
After a service at Church of Saint Edmund, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of West Kingsdown, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN15, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Church Road, London Road and Hever Wood Road, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside West Kingsdown, we cover Maplescombe (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile south-west), East Hill (1 mile south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles north-east) and Ash (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Otford Heritage Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (2.6 miles north-west).
Events we cater in West Kingsdown
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In West Kingsdown, people book us for events such as:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Eynsford station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in West Kingsdown is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Build in time for delays
We start when you give the word.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Nearby places to West Kingsdown
Other occasions in West Kingsdown
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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