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Funeral and Wake Catering for Woodhatch events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Woodhatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
A chip van near Woodhatch
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer evenings in Woodhatch stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Woodhatch
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Whether it’s family gatherings after a burial or cremation and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Woodhatch, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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. Sending people up in groups helps.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- We cover Woodhatch and the whole of Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Woodhatch
Woodhatch is about 4 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Woodhatch is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Woodhatch; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN11 and TN14, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We also bring the van to wakes in Hall's Green (1 mile west), Sevenoaks Weald (1 mile north-west), Charcott (2 miles south-west), Goathurst Common (3 miles north-west) and Ide Hill (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles south-east) and Swanley (12 miles north).
A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Museum (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
Other occasions in Woodhatch
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
- Keep the serving time flexible
We start when you give the word.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Questions from Woodhatch
Is Woodhatch close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Woodhatch too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, 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