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Funeral and Wake Catering in Alkham
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Alkham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering in Alkham
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
About our funeral and wake catering in Alkham
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We are frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and memorial events and anniversaries, serving sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
For a wake near Alkham, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Alkham hosts choose us
- Events in Alkham and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Alkham: halls, homes and travel
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Alkham as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Alkham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Alkham is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Alkham is within about 5 miles of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of CT15. Your wake could be at a house on Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Alkham we cover include South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Alkham includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
The process
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. A wake in Alkham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you are 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Alkham
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Alkham and Kent:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
FAQs for Alkham
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Anthony the Martyr: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van park in Sladden Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
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. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Organising for someone else?
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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