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Funeral and Wake Catering in Whetsted
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Whetsted.
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering in Whetsted
What affects the price in Whetsted
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
About our funeral and wake catering in Whetsted
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater small family memorials and life celebrations.
For a wake near Whetsted, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
More for events in Whetsted
Occasions we serve in Whetsted
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Relatives arriving by train should know that Paddock Wood station is about 0.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow for the service running over
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer evenings in Whetsted stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Whetsted
How far is Whetsted from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you come to Whetsted?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Whetsted is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Whetsted?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Wake catering near Whetsted
Whetsted is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in TN12, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whetsted is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 29 miles away.
After a service at Five Oak Green Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We serve wakes across TN12 and the streets around it. For wakes just outside Whetsted, we cover Five Oak Green (1 mile south-west), Paddock Wood (1 mile south-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile south-west), Capel (2 miles south-west) and Crockhurst Street (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head pub (0.9 miles south-west)
- 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