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Funeral and wake catering in Broad Oak, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Broad Oak: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Village hall wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Broad Oak
How our funeral and wake catering works in Broad Oak
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and celebrations of life.
Near Broad Oak, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow for the service running over
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Check the hall has an urn
We park quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Where the van can park in Broad Oak
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Broad Oak: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St Nicholas' Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you serve near the sea around Broad Oak?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Broad Oak?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If relatives are coming by rail, Sturry station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do 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 Broad Oak in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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.
After a funeral in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Broad Oak as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Broad Oak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
After a service at St Nicholas' Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Broad Oak is within about 5 miles of the sea.
We take the van to wakes all over the CT2 postcode area. Streets in the area include Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Broad Oak, we also cover Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Oak includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Broad Oak include Spires Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile north)
Nearby places to Broad Oak
Also in Broad Oak
Why choose a fish and chip van in Broad Oak?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing or 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