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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hicks Forstal events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Hicks Forstal.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
A chip van near Hicks Forstal
Funeral and wake catering in Hicks Forstal, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include a wake at the family home and wakes at church halls and clubs, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Hicks Forstal, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
After a funeral in Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hicks Forstal. Hicks Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
Hicks Forstal is within about 3 miles of the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Hicks Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Where the van can park in Hicks Forstal
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
What affects the price in Hicks Forstal
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. In summer, a wake in Hicks Forstal has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Hicks Forstal: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hicks Forstal?
Sturry station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve near the sea around Hicks Forstal?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you come to Hicks Forstal?
Yes, we do. Hicks Forstal is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
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A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Occasions we serve in Hicks Forstal
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, Sturry station, about 2.2 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- 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