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Funeral and Wake Catering in Wilsley Green
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Wilsley Green.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Wilsley Green
What affects the price in Wilsley Green
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Wilsley Green, and we will check the date and send a price.
About our funeral and wake catering in Wilsley Green
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater a tribute meal and small family memorials.
Near Wilsley Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
FAQs for Wilsley Green
Can the van park in Crane Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Wilsley Green close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Arranging a wake in Wilsley Green
Wilsley Green is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For wakes in Wilsley Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Wilsley Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.8 miles north of the centre. Wilsley Green is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in TN17, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Quaker Drive, Angley Walk and Swifts View or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Wilsley Pound (1 mile north-east), Sissinghurst (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles north-east) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook School (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find White Horse pub (under half a mile south)
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. A wake in Wilsley Green in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Keep the serving time flexible
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Places near Wilsley Green
Also in Wilsley Green
Who books funeral and wake catering in Wilsley Green?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Wilsley Green book the van for events such as:
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
After a service at Church of St Dunstan, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- 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