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Funeral and Wake Catering in Buttsole
Funeral and wake catering in Buttsole: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
A chip van near Buttsole
Funeral and wake catering in Buttsole, cooked to order
Services frequently run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. For memorial gatherings and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips for your guests.
In rural Buttsole, home or the hall is usual. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Wakes in Buttsole: venues and practical details
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Buttsole, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Buttsole is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles of Buttsole.
Here we cover the CT13 and CT14 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Buttsole, we cover Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). Open spaces near Buttsole include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (within half a mile north)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in Buttsole
Is Buttsole close to London?
About 63 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Buttsole?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take in Buttsole and Kent:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Towns and villages near Buttsole
Other occasions in Buttsole
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. In winter, it’s dark in Buttsole by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you’re 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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