Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Farthingloe events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Farthingloe and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
Book the van in Farthingloe
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Farthingloe, cooked to order
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at venues and gatherings at a village hall or club, with pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In a small place like Farthingloe, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Wake catering near Farthingloe
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. In and around Farthingloe, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Farthingloe is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Farthingloe is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Farthingloe.
We cover wakes in every part of the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Farthingloe we cover include Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Farthingloe includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near Farthingloe include Astor College for the Arts (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Crown & Sceptre pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow a little extra
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Farthingloe
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Farthingloe
Do you come out to small places like Farthingloe?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Farthingloe?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Farthingloe?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
How it works
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. A wake in Farthingloe in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Get in touch 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Places near Farthingloe
What else we do in Farthingloe
What affects the price in Farthingloe
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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