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Funeral and wake catering in Cheriton, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Cheriton? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A chip van near Cheriton
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Cheriton
Someone else can make the booking for you. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
For a wake in a place like Cheriton, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Cheriton is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Kent, including Cheriton
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
After a funeral in Cheriton
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. Across the CT19 area, we can bring the van to you. Cheriton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Folkestone West station, about 0.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Souls, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Cheriton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 2 miles of Cheriton.
Wherever your wake is in CT19, CT20 and CT50, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane, wherever the van can park. Being close to the M20, Cheriton is simple for us to get to for your wake. If your venue is just outside Cheriton, we also cover Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include Pent Valley Technology College (under half a mile north-east) and The Folkestone Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include White Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Plan seating for older guests
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Cheriton questions
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Lower Leas Coastal Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Occasions we serve in Cheriton
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Cheriton, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
With the M20 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Cheriton.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
More for events in Cheriton
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cheriton
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
- 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