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Funeral and Wake Catering for Ickham events
Funeral and wake catering in Ickham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
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About our funeral and wake catering in Ickham
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it is remembering a loved one’s favourite food and village hall wakes, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
Near Ickham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
FAQs for Ickham
How far is Ickham from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Ickham?
Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Ickham
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ickham?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
For a service at a church like Church of St John, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
Ickham: halls, homes and travel
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Ickham is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For family travelling by train, Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We take the van to wakes all over CT3. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north)
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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 generally the easier option.
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Ickham; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Check the hall has an urn
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Towns and villages near Ickham
Also in Ickham
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ickham?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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