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Funeral and wake catering in Boughton Corner, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Boughton Corner.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
A chip van near Boughton Corner
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Boughton Corner
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, with cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In a small place like Boughton Corner, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. 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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall has an urn
- Plan for a few extra people
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Events we cater in Boughton Corner
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Boughton Corner book the van for occasions like:
- Life celebrations
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
After a service at All Saints’ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
Boughton Corner: halls, homes and travel
Boughton Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN25, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Boughton Corner is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Wye station is about 0.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Boughton Corner; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over TN25. Close by, we cover wakes in Boughton Aluph (1 mile west), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and County Square (3.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Wye School (1.2 miles south-east) and Wye School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Tickled Trout pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Boughton Corner hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Boughton Corner questions
How far is Boughton Corner from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at All Saints’ Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Boughton Corner?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In Boughton Corner, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Boughton Corner? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch