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Funeral and Wake Catering for Bircholt Forstal events
Funeral and wake catering in Bircholt Forstal: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering for Bircholt Forstal events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Bircholt Forstal
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For small family memorials and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
For a wake near Bircholt Forstal, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. A wake in Bircholt Forstal in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bircholt Forstal? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Bircholt Forstal
Which station is closest to Bircholt Forstal?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
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.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Have chairs for those who need them
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Towns and villages near Bircholt Forstal
More for events in Bircholt Forstal
For event organisers in Bircholt Forstal
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Bircholt Forstal: halls, homes and travel
Bircholt Forstal is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. People in Bircholt Forstal book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Bircholt Forstal is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Bircholt Forstal we cover include Brabourne Lees (1 mile south), Brabourne (1 mile east), Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Lilyvale (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bircholt Forstal include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including Bircholt Forstal
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Cannot 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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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