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Funeral and Wake Catering for Appledore events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Appledore.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering for Appledore events
Appledore: halls, homes and travel
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in Appledore come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Appledore is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Appledore to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles east. The coast is within about 6 miles of Appledore.
Anywhere in TN26, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Appledore includes Orlestone Forest.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Appledore
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and memorial events and anniversaries.
Near Appledore, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Appledore, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Nearby places to Appledore
More for events in Appledore
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In summer, a wake in Appledore has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Appledore and the whole of Kent
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Perfect for your wake in Appledore
It can be a fitting tribute.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Appledore and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Appledore
Can you serve near the sea around Appledore?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Appledore?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
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. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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