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Funeral and wake catering in Hythe, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Hythe: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
A chip van near Hythe
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. A wake in Hythe in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Hythe
Someone else can make the booking for you. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In Hythe, choosing a venue near the service helps guests. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hythe
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Hythe?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Hythe. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van in Hythe
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Kent, including Hythe
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Hythe
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Oaklands Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Hythe?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Events we cater in Hythe
It is one less thing to organise.
Whatever the occasion in Hythe, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Celebrations of life
With the A259 and A261 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Hythe.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Let us know of any allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
After a funeral in Hythe
Hythe is about 4 miles west of Folkestone, in Kent. For wakes in Hythe, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Hythe is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hythe to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sandling station, about 1.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Families holding a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hythe, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about a mile of Hythe, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of Kent takes in CT21, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Church Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Hythe sits on or near the A259 and A261, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Saltwood (1 mile north), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and West Hythe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Saltwood Castle (0.7 miles north) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east). Open spaces near Hythe include Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south-west)
- 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