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Funeral and wake catering in Bekesbourne Hill, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Bekesbourne Hill.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering in Bekesbourne Hill
About our funeral and wake catering in Bekesbourne Hill
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. For remembrance gatherings and small family memorials, we can cook gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Bekesbourne Hill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Build in time for delays
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Have chairs for those who need them
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Towns and villages near Bekesbourne Hill
Other occasions in Bekesbourne Hill
Wakes in Bekesbourne Hill: venues and practical details
Bekesbourne Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Bekesbourne Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If relatives are coming by rail, Bekesbourne Hill has its own station, Bekesbourne station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bekesbourne Hill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in CT4, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Bekesbourne Hill and Oakleigh Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Patrixbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north-east) and Bishopsbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.6 miles west)
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In summer, a wake in Bekesbourne Hill has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bekesbourne Hill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Bekesbourne Hill
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Bekesbourne Hill and across Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Bekesbourne Hill: your questions answered
Can the van park in Chequer's Wood and Old Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Bekesbourne Hill?
Bekesbourne Hill has its own station: Bekesbourne station.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
- 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