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Funeral and wake catering in Woodlands, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Woodlands.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- A tribute meal
Planning an event in Woodlands?
Funeral and wake catering in Woodlands, fried fresh
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. Whether it’s life celebrations and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy for your guests.
In a small place like Woodlands, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Woodlands
How far is Woodlands from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park in Kemsing Down?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
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.
Do you cover Woodlands?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Woodlands is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer evenings in Woodlands stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Also in Woodlands
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask the venue about the van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Woodlands
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Wakes in Woodlands: venues and practical details
Woodlands is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Woodlands or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
After a service at Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Woodlands is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the TN15 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to wakes in Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west), East Hill (1 mile north) and Heaverham (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.3 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.4 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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