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Funeral and wake catering in Broadstairs, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Broadstairs.
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Broadstairs
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Broadstairs. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Broadstairs
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for pub wakes and small family memorials.
In a town like Broadstairs, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. We park on the drive or in the hall car park. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Towns and villages near Broadstairs
Other occasions in Broadstairs
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Broadstairs
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Broadstairs
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. 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 Broadstairs?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How it works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In summer, a wake in Broadstairs has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Broadstairs: halls, homes and travel
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Broadstairs. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Broadstairs to Canterbury (16 miles away).
With the A254 and A255 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Broadstairs. For family travelling by train, there is a station right in Broadstairs: Broadstairs station. Broadstairs is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the CT10, CT9 and CT12 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Union Square and Church Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Broadstairs on the A254 and A255, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Broadstairs include The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile west) and The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Albion Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in Broadstairs
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Broadstairs, people book us for events such as:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For a service at a church like Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Allow for the service running over
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
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 we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Broadstairs? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
- 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