Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Chilton, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Chilton.
- Family meals after the service
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Book the van in Chilton
About our funeral and wake catering in Chilton
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Whether it’s a tribute meal and wakes at venues, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
For a wake in a place like Chilton, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Places near Chilton
What else we do in Chilton
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Chilton hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Chilton: halls, homes and travel
Chilton is about 1 mile south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. People in Chilton book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Chilton to Canterbury (14 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Ramsgate station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Relatives driving in can use the A299 to reach Chilton. Chilton is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the CT11 and CT12 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Saxon Road, Downs Road and Edith Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A299 close by, Chilton is easy for us to reach for your wake. For wakes just outside Chilton, we cover Pegwell (1 mile south), Cliffs End (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile north), Manston (1 mile north-west) and Haine (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles south) and Herne Bay (11 miles west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (1.9 miles north) and Ramsgate Tunnels (0.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.9 miles east) and Chatham House Grammar School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Belle Vue pub (less than half a mile south)
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Common questions in Chilton
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Laurence: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Chilton from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, 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.
What affects the price in Chilton
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We start when you give the word.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. A wake in Chilton in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Chilton? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through 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