Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Adisham events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Adisham and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Adisham
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Adisham
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. For scattering of ashes gatherings and life celebrations, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Adisham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
FAQs for Adisham
Do you come out to small places like Adisham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Adisham?
Adisham station, in Adisham itself.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Adisham?
It can be a fitting tribute.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
If relatives are coming by rail, there’s a station right in Adisham: Adisham station.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Towns and villages near Adisham
Also in Adisham
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Allow a little extra
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Adisham?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. 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 you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
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.
Wake catering near Adisham
Adisham is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. People in Adisham book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Adisham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Innocents, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Adisham is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, The Street and Church Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Adisham, we also cover Bloodden (1 mile south-east), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. A wake in Adisham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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