Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Boyden Gate events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Boyden Gate.
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering for Boyden Gate events
About our funeral and wake catering in Boyden Gate
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. We serve gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and life celebrations.
For a wake near Boyden Gate, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let us know of any allergies
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Common questions in Boyden Gate
Is Boyden Gate close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Summer evenings in Boyden Gate stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Other occasions in Boyden Gate
After a funeral in Boyden Gate
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bookings in Boyden Gate come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Boyden Gate is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Boyden Gate to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The coast is within about 4 miles of Boyden Gate.
Wherever your wake is in CT3, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Forge Lane and Church Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Boyden Gate, we cover Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). The countryside around Boyden Gate includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north)
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Boyden Gate
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
What affects the price in Boyden Gate
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Boyden Gate
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Boyden Gate, people book us for occasions like:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
For family travelling by train, Herne Bay station is about 3.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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