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Funeral and Wake Catering in Appledore Heath
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Appledore Heath.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering in Appledore Heath
Funeral and wake catering in Appledore Heath, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. We are frequently asked to cater a wake at the family home and wakes at venues, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Appledore Heath, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Kent, including Appledore Heath
- A clear quote before you book
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Appledore Heath, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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For event organisers in Appledore Heath
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Allow a little extra
- Have chairs for those who need them
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Appledore Heath
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Occasions we serve in Appledore Heath
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Appledore Heath and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Questions from Appledore Heath
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: 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.
How far is Appledore Heath from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Places near Appledore Heath
Other occasions in Appledore Heath
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Appledore Heath
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For wakes in Appledore Heath, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Appledore Heath is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre.
This part of Kent takes in TN26. Whether your wake is on School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Appledore Heath, we cover Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). Open spaces near Appledore Heath include Orlestone Forest.
- 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