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Funeral and wake catering in Goodnestone, Kent
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Goodnestone? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Goodnestone
Funeral and wake catering in Goodnestone, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and small family memorials.
In a small place like Goodnestone, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Occasions we serve in Goodnestone
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Goodnestone, people book us for events such as:
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at venues
If the funeral is at a church such as St Bartholomew's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
Common questions in Goodnestone
Can you serve near the sea around Goodnestone?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Goodnestone close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you come to Goodnestone?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Goodnestone is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Goodnestone is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Wake catering near Goodnestone
Goodnestone is about 2 miles east of Preston, in Kent. In and around Goodnestone, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Goodnestone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Faversham station is about 1.9 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles of Goodnestone, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Head Hill Road and Cherrywood, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Goodnestone we cover include Culmers (1 mile north-east), Graveney (1 mile north-east), Broom Street (1 mile north), Staplestreet (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles north-east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.7 miles west)
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Let us know of any allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A table of photos helps people talk.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Also near Goodnestone
What else we do in Goodnestone
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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