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Funeral and Wake Catering for Wilsley Pound events
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 Wilsley Pound.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Wilsley Pound?
Wilsley Pound: halls, homes and travel
Wilsley Pound is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Wilsley Pound to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Wilsley Pound is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Wilsley Pound, we also cover Sissinghurst (1 mile east), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (2 miles west) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bull Public House (0.7 miles east)
Funeral and wake catering in Wilsley Pound, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. We’re often asked to cater family meals after the service and scattering of ashes gatherings, serving gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Wilsley Pound, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Allow a little extra
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Build in time for delays
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
FAQs for Wilsley Pound
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Wilsley Pound from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
Do you come to Wilsley Pound?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Wilsley Pound and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake. Summer evenings in Wilsley Pound stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
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. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Wilsley Pound hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Wilsley Pound and the whole of Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Towns and villages near Wilsley Pound
Also in Wilsley Pound
Occasions we serve in Wilsley Pound
It’s one less thing to organise.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Wilsley Pound book the van for occasions like:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.4 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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