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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hunters Forstal events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Hunters Forstal? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at venues
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Hunters Forstal?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hunters Forstal
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and anniversary memorials, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake near Hunters Forstal, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Common questions in Hunters Forstal
How far is Hunters Forstal from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Hunters Forstal?
Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan seating for older guests
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Wakes in Hunters Forstal: venues and practical details
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Hunters Forstal will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Hunters Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Bartholomew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hunters Forstal.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In summer, a wake in Hunters Forstal has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Hunters Forstal, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hunters Forstal?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Also near Hunters Forstal
Other occasions in Hunters Forstal
What affects the price in Hunters Forstal
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or CT6 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Hunters Forstal?
It takes one job off a very long list.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For family travelling by train, Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
- 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