Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Church Hougham events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Church Hougham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Small family memorials
- A tribute meal
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in Church Hougham?
About our funeral and wake catering in Church Hougham
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For a tribute meal and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Church Hougham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Places near Church Hougham
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Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow for the service running over
- Let us know of any allergies
Remember the journey from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
The process
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Church Hougham; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Church Hougham?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For a service at a church like Church of St Lawrence, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
FAQs for Church Hougham
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Samphire Hoe Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you cover Church Hougham?
We do. Church Hougham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Church Hougham
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Wake catering near Church Hougham
Church Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. For a wake in Church Hougham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Church Hougham. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Dover Priory station is about 2.3 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Church Hougham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Church Hougham is within about 3 miles of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of CT15. For wakes just outside Church Hougham, we cover West Hougham (1 mile west), Farthingloe (1 mile east), Satmar (1 mile west), Maxton (2 miles east) and Aycliffe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles west) and Walmer (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (3.1 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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