Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Acton, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Acton.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Acton
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Acton is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our funeral and wake catering works in Acton
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and pub wakes.
For a wake near Acton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Where the van can park in Acton
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Acton
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Nearby places to Acton
Also in Acton
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Occasions we serve in Acton
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Whatever the occasion in Acton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
For family travelling by train, Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.4 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or TN30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Allow a little extra
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Build in time for delays
- Ask the venue about the van
We start when you give the word.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
Arranging a wake in Acton
Acton is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For a wake in Acton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Acton is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For a service at a church like Parish Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Acton is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of TN30 and the streets around it. Other places close to Acton we cover include The Stocks (1 mile south), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Smallhythe Place (1.5 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Acton questions
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Acton?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
- 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