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Funeral and Wake Catering in Fordwich
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 Fordwich.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Fordwich
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Fordwich? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Fordwich
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at venues.
Near Fordwich, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Summer evenings in Fordwich stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Fordwich: halls, homes and travel
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Fordwich as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Fordwich is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
For family travelling by train, there’s a station right in Fordwich: Sturry station. Fordwich is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in CT2 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fordwich include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Fordwich Arms (under half a mile south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ensure older relatives can sit
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Common questions in Fordwich
Do you come out to small places like Fordwich?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Fordwich?
Sturry station, in Fordwich itself.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you cover Fordwich?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Fordwich is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Fordwich hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Kent, including Fordwich
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Fordwich
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
More for events in Fordwich
Events we cater in Fordwich
It can be a fitting tribute.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Fordwich and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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