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Funeral and Wake Catering in Bockhanger
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Bockhanger.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Bockhanger
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bockhanger
Someone else can make the booking for you. We serve cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
In Bockhanger, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to Bockhanger
Also in Bockhanger
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Bockhanger? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
After a funeral in Bockhanger
Bockhanger is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bockhanger and the surrounding area. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Ashford International station is about 1.5 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bockhanger; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN24 and TN25, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a wake on streets such as Park Road, York Road and Tudor Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Kennington (1 mile north-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north-west), Godinton (2 miles south-west), Ashford (2 miles south) and Boughton Lees (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Common questions in Bockhanger
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’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Bockhanger?
Ashford International station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
Do you cover Bockhanger?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Bockhanger is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In Bockhanger, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
For event organisers in Bockhanger
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Bockhanger
- Events in Bockhanger and across Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and 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