Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Charlton-in-Dover events
Funeral and wake catering in Charlton-in-Dover: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
Planning an event in Charlton-in-Dover?
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Charlton-in-Dover
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 is anniversary memorials and memorial gatherings, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Around Charlton-in-Dover, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Arranging a wake in Charlton-in-Dover
Charlton-in-Dover is about 1 mile south-east of Dover, in Kent. For wakes in Charlton-in-Dover, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives driving in can use the A256 to reach Charlton-in-Dover. The coast is within about a mile of Charlton-in-Dover.
Wakes anywhere in CT16, CT17 and CT15 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Odo Road, Eric Road and Lorne Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Charlton-in-Dover include the A256, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Tower Hamlets (1 mile south-west), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Old Town Gaol (within half a mile south). The countryside around Charlton-in-Dover includes Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Dover Grammar School for Girls (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south)
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What else we do in Charlton-in-Dover
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow a little extra
Remember the journey from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Charlton-in-Dover, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Charlton-in-Dover
How far is Charlton-in-Dover from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Connaught Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Charlton-in-Dover?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Events we cater in Charlton-in-Dover
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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