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Funeral and wake catering in Crouch, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Crouch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
A chip van near Crouch
Funeral and wake catering in Crouch, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Whether it’s remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings at a village hall or club, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
For a wake near Crouch, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Crouch; 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.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Wakes in Crouch: venues and practical details
Crouch is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. Bookings in Crouch come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Crouch is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Crouch to Canterbury (about 6 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. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Crouch, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include South Street (1 mile south-east), Gushmere (1 mile south-west), Neames Forstal (1 mile south), Hickmans Green (1 mile east) and Oversland (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3 miles south). The countryside around Crouch includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (0.5 miles south)
Nearby places to Crouch
Other occasions in Crouch
Perfect for your wake in Crouch
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Crouch book the van for occasions like:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, Selling station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Crouch: your questions answered
Is Crouch close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van come to Crouch?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Crouch is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Crouch and across Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
For event organisers in Crouch
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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