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Funeral and Wake Catering for Further Quarter events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Further Quarter.
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
A chip van near Further Quarter
Funeral and wake catering in Further Quarter, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you. For gatherings after the committal and scattering of ashes gatherings, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Further Quarter, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Working with your venue
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Further Quarter
Other occasions in Further Quarter
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In winter, it is dark in Further Quarter by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Further Quarter: venues and practical details
Further Quarter is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Further Quarter, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Further Quarter, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN26, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include High Halden (1 mile south), Wissenden (2 miles north-east), Bethersden (2 miles east), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north) and Chambers' Green (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Preston (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles west).
A little further out are Romden Castle (1.9 miles north) and Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles south-west).
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Further Quarter questions
Which station is closest to Further Quarter?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 3 miles away.
Is Further Quarter close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Further Quarter?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Further Quarter, and we will check the date and send a price.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Further Quarter?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Further Quarter?
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Further Quarter and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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