Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Elmstone events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Elmstone.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
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About our funeral and wake catering in Elmstone
It’s an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and wakes at church halls and clubs.
In rural Elmstone, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
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What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Elmstone; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Questions from Elmstone
How far is Elmstone from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Elmstone?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Elmstone?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
For event organisers in Elmstone
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What affects the price in Elmstone
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Elmstone? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Kent, including Elmstone
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan seating for older guests
- Plan for a few extra people
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Arranging a wake in Elmstone
Elmstone is about 7 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bookings in Elmstone come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
After a service at Elmstone Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in CT3, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on Padbrook Lane, Sheerwater Road and Longmete Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Hoaden (1 mile south-east), Perry (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile south) and Broomhill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.9 miles west). The countryside around Elmstone includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- 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