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Funeral and Wake Catering in Ebbsfleet
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Ebbsfleet and across Kent.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
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FAQs for Ebbsfleet
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Ebbsfleet too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Ebbsfleet?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can the van come to Ebbsfleet?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ebbsfleet and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Ebbsfleet
We cook as people come up. For gatherings after scattering ashes and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Ebbsfleet, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Arranging a wake in Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet is about 3 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Ebbsfleet will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Ebbsfleet is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ebbsfleet to Canterbury (12 miles away).
The coast is within about 4 miles of Ebbsfleet, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wherever your wake is in CT12 and CT13, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Ebbsfleet, we also cover Richborough Port (1 mile south), Sevenscore (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile north-east), Way (2 miles north-west) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Ebbsfleet includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby, you will find The Sportsman pub (1 mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Ebbsfleet
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there is a minimum
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Takeaway run or book a 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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. A wake in Ebbsfleet 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, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Ebbsfleet, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Ebbsfleet
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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