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Funeral and wake catering in Barfrestone, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Barfrestone and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Barfrestone
Who books funeral and wake catering in Barfrestone?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Barfrestone:
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Funeral and wake catering in Barfrestone, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include a wake at the family home and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Barfrestone, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Working with your venue
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’ll 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.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Barfrestone
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
- Mention allergies you know about
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
After a funeral in Barfrestone
Barfrestone is about 5 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Barfrestone, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Barfrestone to Canterbury (9 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Shepherds Well station, about 1.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Barfrestone is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Frogham (1 mile north-west), Elvington (1 mile east), Nonington (1 mile north-west), Snowdown (2 miles north-west) and Woolage Village (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (5 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Buckland Hospital (5.5 miles south-east).
Questions from Barfrestone
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Barfrestone?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How fast is service?
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.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Barfrestone and across Kent
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Towns and villages near Barfrestone
Other occasions in Barfrestone
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In Barfrestone, it is 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.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
- 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