Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Dover
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Dover? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in Dover?
Funeral and wake catering in Dover, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and gatherings after the committal, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
Wakes in Dover are frequently at home or in a local hall. The van parks on the drive or in the car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What affects the price in Dover
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Dover?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after the service
- Celebrations of life
After a service at Parish Church of St Andrew Buckland, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Dover questions
Could you trade in Connaught Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Dover from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you cover Dover?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Dover is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. A wake in Dover in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Kent, including Dover
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
Nearby places to Dover
Other occasions in Dover
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Where the van can park in Dover
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Arranging a wake in Dover
Dover is in Kent. Around Dover, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A2 and A20 to reach Dover. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Dover is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in CT17, CT16, CT15 and CT14 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include London Road, High Street and Church Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A2 and A20 close by, Dover is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Dover, we also cover River (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile south), Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Whitfield (1 mile north) and Temple Ewell (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east). Dover is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull pub (within half a mile south-west)
- 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