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Funeral and wake catering in Flete, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Flete.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering in Flete
About our funeral and wake catering in Flete
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Typical bookings include life celebrations and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, with gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In rural Flete, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
What affects the price in Flete
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Kent, including Flete
- A clear quote before you book
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Flete; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Flete?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
A club or hall near Flete gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Flete
How far is Flete from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve near the sea around Flete?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you cover Flete?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Flete is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Other occasions in Flete
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall has an urn
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Wake catering near Flete
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. Wakes in Flete are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Flete is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Flete to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Margate station, about 1.5 miles north. For a service at a church like St. Catherine's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Flete is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in CT9 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Flete, we also cover Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Local facilities include Margate West (1.7 miles north-west)
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
- 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