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Funeral and wake catering in Goodnestone, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Goodnestone.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
A chip van near Goodnestone
About our funeral and wake catering in Goodnestone
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. We’re frequently asked to cater village hall wakes and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, serving gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a wake near Goodnestone, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Where the van can park in Goodnestone
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Goodnestone
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Common questions in Goodnestone
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Cross?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Goodnestone?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
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.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Occasions we serve in Goodnestone
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
- Small family memorials
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Wakes in Goodnestone: venues and practical details
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For wakes in Goodnestone, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Goodnestone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Goodnestone to Canterbury (7 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Cross, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We cover wakes in every part of the CT3 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Fitzwalter Arms (within half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Nearby places to Goodnestone
What else we do in Goodnestone
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan for a few extra people
- Mention allergies you know about
We start when you give the word.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Goodnestone; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Goodnestone, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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