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Funeral and Wake Catering in Cliffs End
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Cliffs End.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in Cliffs End?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Cliffs End
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and pub wakes, with gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Cliffs End, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Cliffs End; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
After a funeral in Cliffs End
Cliffs End is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Cliffs End or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Cliffs End to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Thanet Parkway station serves Cliffs End directly. The coast is within about 3 miles of Cliffs End, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of the CT12 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Foads Lane, Moyes Close and Delacourt Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Sevenscore (1 mile west), Chilton (1 mile east), Pegwell (1 mile east), Manston (1 mile north) and Ebbsfleet (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (4 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (4 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles west) and Deal (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find RAF Manston History Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Cliffs End include Chatham House Grammar School (2.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Sportsman pub (less than half a mile south)
Cliffs End: your questions answered
Is Cliffs End close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Cliffs End?
Cliffs End has its own station: Thanet Parkway station.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
More for events in Cliffs End
What affects the price in Cliffs End
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Cliffs End, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Cliffs End hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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