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Funeral and Wake Catering for Felderland events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Felderland.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering in Felderland
FAQs for Felderland
Is Felderland too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Felderland?
Sandwich station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Do you cover Felderland?
Yes, we do. Felderland is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
About our funeral and wake catering in Felderland
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and life celebrations.
For a wake near Felderland, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently 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.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Occasions we serve in Felderland
It works for everyone.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For family travelling by train, Sandwich station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
Places near Felderland
More for events in Felderland
After a funeral in Felderland
Felderland is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Around Felderland, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Felderland is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Felderland is within about 4 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in CT14 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as Felderland Lane, Felderland Close and Deal Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Felderland, we also cover Statenborough (1 mile west), Worth (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west) and Sandwich (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Worth Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Pigeons pub (0.6 miles east)
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Felderland, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Felderland
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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