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Funeral and Wake Catering for Curteis' Corner events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Curteis' Corner.
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering for Curteis' Corner events
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Funeral and wake catering in Curteis' Corner, cooked to order
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. Whether it is wakes at venues and memorial events and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a wake near Curteis' Corner, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Step by step
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In winter, it is dark in Curteis' Corner by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Curteis' Corner
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow for the service running over
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Curteis' Corner?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at Parish Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
Wakes in Curteis' Corner: venues and practical details
Curteis' Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. People in Curteis' Corner 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. Curteis' Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Curteis' Corner is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a wake on streets such as Headcorn Road, Smarden Road and Cot Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Curteis' Corner we cover include Standen (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north), Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east) and Hareplain (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (3 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles south)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Curteis' Corner
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Curteis' Corner from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Curteis' Corner
Other occasions in Curteis' Corner
- 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