Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in East Street, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in East Street and the surrounding area.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in East Street
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in East Street
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How our funeral and wake catering works in East Street
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and a wake at the family home.
In a small place like East Street, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in East Street stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Check the hall has an urn
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Perfect for your wake in East Street
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In East Street, people book us for occasions like:
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
FAQs for East Street
How far is East Street from London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Can you serve near the sea around East Street?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Wake catering near East Street
East Street is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of East Street or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. East Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from East Street to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The coast is within about 6 miles of East Street.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Cooper Street (1 mile north), Marshborough (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south), Sandwich (2 miles east) and Great Stonar (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (1.1 miles east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5.7 miles north-east). The countryside around East Street includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Nearby places to East Street
More for events in East Street
- 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