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Funeral and Wake Catering in Derringstone
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Derringstone? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
Book the van in Derringstone
How our funeral and wake catering works in Derringstone
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. For gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at venues, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
Near Derringstone, 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 will be straight with you about what we can do.
Wake catering near Derringstone
Derringstone is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Derringstone and the surrounding area. We serve 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Derringstone to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Snowdown station, about 2.6 miles east, is the nearest station. Derringstone is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in CT4 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Derringstone Street, The Causeway and Railway Hill, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west), Barham (1 mile north), Gravel Castle (1 mile east), Out Elmstead (1 mile north) and Marley (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles north-west).
Nearby places to Derringstone
What else we do in Derringstone
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Kent, including Derringstone
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In winter, it’s dark in Derringstone by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Derringstone, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Mention allergies you know about
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
FAQs for Derringstone
What’s the nearest station to Derringstone?
The closest is Snowdown station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Derringstone close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
- 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