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Funeral and Wake Catering in Guilton
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 Guilton.
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Planning an event in Guilton?
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. Sunset in Guilton is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Guilton
Someone else can make the booking for you. We’re often asked to cater life celebrations and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Guilton, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
After a funeral in Guilton
Guilton is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Guilton and the surrounding area. Guilton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Guilton to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wherever your wake is in CT3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Guilton, Durlock Road and Poulton Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Durlock (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile east), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Flemings (1 mile south-east) and Cop Street (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (2.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Chequer Inn (less than half a mile east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Guilton
Also in Guilton
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Have chairs for those who need them
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Events we cater in Guilton
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Whatever the occasion in Guilton, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 3.3 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
What affects the price in Guilton
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Guilton, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
For event organisers in Guilton
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
FAQs for Guilton
Do you come out to small places like Guilton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Guilton?
Sandwich station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Can the van come to Guilton?
We do. We serve events in Guilton and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
- 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