Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Wissenden
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Wissenden and across Kent.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
A chip van near Wissenden
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow for the service running over
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Wissenden
We cook as people come up. Whether it is gatherings after the committal and wakes at venues, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like Wissenden, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Where the van can park in Wissenden
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
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. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Wissenden hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Kent, including Wissenden
- A menu almost everyone likes
Events we cater in Wissenden
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after the committal
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 1.5 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
Wakes in Wissenden: venues and practical details
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Wissenden or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Wissenden is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Wissenden to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
This part of Kent takes in TN26. If your venue is just outside Wissenden, we also cover Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Wissenden questions
Which station is closest to Wissenden?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Wissenden?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Places near Wissenden
More for events in Wissenden
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Wissenden, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN26 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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