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Funeral and wake catering in Wrotham, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Wrotham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near Wrotham
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Funeral and wake catering in Wrotham, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we are frequently booked for anniversary memorials and small family memorials.
Near Wrotham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- We cover Wrotham and the whole of Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. A wake in Wrotham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Get in touch 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Wrotham: halls, homes and travel
Wrotham is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Around Wrotham, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Wrotham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.1 miles south, is the nearest station. Wrotham is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN15, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a wake on streets such as High Street, Old London Road and West Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Wrotham, we cover Labour-in-vain (1 mile north), Fairseat (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north) and Vigo Village (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles south-east) and Ightham Court (1.3 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Borough Green Primary School (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The George And Dragon Public House (within half a mile south-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Wrotham?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Wrotham book the van for events such as:
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St George frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
Nearby places to Wrotham
Other occasions in Wrotham
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Wrotham
How far is Wrotham from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you come to Wrotham?
We do. We serve events in Wrotham and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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