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Funeral and Wake Catering in Aldington Frith
Funeral and wake catering in Aldington Frith: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Village hall wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Planning an event in Aldington Frith?
Arranging a wake in Aldington Frith
Aldington Frith is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Around Aldington Frith, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Aldington Frith is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN25, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wake is on Frith Road, Bourne Road and Priory Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bonnington (1 mile south-east), Clap Hill (1 mile east), Aldington (1 mile east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east) and Postling Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (7 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (3.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Aldington Frith include Hatch Park.
Funeral and wake catering in Aldington Frith, fried fresh
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Typical bookings include village hall wakes and pub wakes, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Aldington Frith, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, 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 Aldington Frith and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer evenings in Aldington Frith stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Questions from Aldington Frith
What’s the nearest station to Aldington Frith?
The closest is Ham Street station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
How far is Aldington Frith from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Allow for the service running over
- Check the hall has an urn
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Places near Aldington Frith
Other occasions in Aldington Frith
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Aldington Frith?
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Aldington Frith and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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