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Funeral and wake catering in Calcott, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Calcott and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Calcott
How our funeral and wake catering works in Calcott
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. Whether it’s a tribute meal and anniversary memorials, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
For a wake near Calcott, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Calcott
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Kent, including Calcott
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Calcott
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Perfect for your wake in Calcott
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Calcott, people book us for occasions like:
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For family travelling by train, Sturry station, about 1.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow for the service running over
- Check the hall has an urn
- Plan for a few extra people
- Make sure older relatives can sit
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Wakes in Calcott: venues and practical details
Calcott is about 3 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Calcott will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Calcott is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Calcott is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park. If your venue is just outside Calcott, we also cover Hicks Forstal (1 mile north-east), Broad Oak (1 mile south), Sturry (1 mile south), Herne Common (1 mile north) and Westbere (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.2 miles south). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.5 miles south-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles south-west)
Also near Calcott
Other occasions in Calcott
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Calcott
Do you come out to small places like Calcott?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Calcott?
Sturry station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer evenings in Calcott stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Calcott? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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