Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Ewell Minnis
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Ewell Minnis.
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
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Wake catering near Ewell Minnis
Ewell Minnis is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Bookings in Ewell Minnis come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ewell Minnis to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Ewell Minnis is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Ewell Minnis is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in CT15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Belsey Lane and Green Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Ewell Minnis we cover include Chalksole Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south-east), Alkham (1 mile south), South Alkham (1 mile south-west) and Lydden (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (3 miles east) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Ewell Minnis include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
About our funeral and wake catering in Ewell Minnis
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we’re often booked for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and life celebrations.
In a small place like Ewell Minnis, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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Questions from Ewell Minnis
Is Ewell Minnis too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Mention allergies you know about
- Build in time for delays
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Ewell Minnis, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Perfect for your wake in Ewell Minnis
It works for everyone.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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