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Funeral and Wake Catering for Aylesham events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Aylesham.
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in Aylesham
How our funeral and wake catering works in Aylesham
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings after scattering ashes, with pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In Aylesham, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Aylesham. Late-December sunset in Aylesham is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Places near Aylesham
Other occasions in Aylesham
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Build in time for delays
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan for a few extra people
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A table of photos helps people talk.
After a funeral in Aylesham
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings in Aylesham come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Aylesham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Aylesham to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Aylesham station serves Aylesham directly. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Aylesham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Events we cater in Aylesham
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
After a service at St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
Where the van can park in Aylesham
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
The cost per head typically 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 to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Aylesham questions
Can you serve after a service at St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Aylesham?
Aylesham has its own station: Aylesham station.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Aylesham?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can the van come to Aylesham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Aylesham is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Aylesham and the whole of Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See how we price or the cost guide.
- 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