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Funeral and Wake Catering in Godmersham
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 Godmersham.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering in Godmersham
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Godmersham
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for village hall wakes and wakes at home.
In a small place like Godmersham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Godmersham
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
For event organisers in Godmersham
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Questions from Godmersham
What’s the nearest station to Godmersham?
The closest is Chilham station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Godmersham and the whole of Kent
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Nearby places to Godmersham
Other occasions in Godmersham
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Godmersham is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- 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
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Wakes in Godmersham: venues and practical details
Godmersham is about 7 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. For a wake in Godmersham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Godmersham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Chilham station, about 1.8 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Godmersham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in CT4, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Street and Eggarton Lane, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Godmersham, we cover Bilting (1 mile south-west), Mountain Street (1 mile north), Chilham (2 miles north), Old Wives Lees (2 miles north) and Shottenden (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (7 miles south-west), Canterbury (7 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Chilham Castle (1.7 miles north).
Who books funeral and wake catering in Godmersham?
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Godmersham and Kent:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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