Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Dungeness, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Dungeness and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Dungeness
Common questions in Dungeness
How far is Dungeness from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Dungeness?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
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.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Dungeness
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
In a small place like Dungeness, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. Sunset in Dungeness is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Dungeness
Dungeness is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Dungeness or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Dungeness to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
This part of Kent takes in TN29, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Dungeness Road and Reactoe One Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Dungeness, we cover Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles north), Greatstone-on-Sea (4 miles north), Lydd (4 miles north-west), Littlestone-on-Sea (4 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Cheriton (14 miles north-east), South Willesborough (15 miles north), Dymchurch (8 miles north) and Willesborough (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lydd Town Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find RSPB Dungeness and Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby, you’ll find Britannia Inn (0.5 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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For event organisers in Dungeness
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. 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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Build in time for delays
- Allow a little extra
- Check the hall has an urn
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We park quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Dungeness?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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