Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Ivychurch events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Ivychurch and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Ivychurch
About our funeral and wake catering in Ivychurch
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Typical bookings include gatherings at home after a funeral and village hall wakes, serving mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
For a wake near Ivychurch, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Access and parking
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Ivychurch? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wake catering near Ivychurch
Ivychurch is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in Ivychurch come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Ivychurch to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St George, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We serve wakes across TN29 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Ivychurch, we also cover Brenzett (2 miles west), Snargate (2 miles west), Ruckinge (4 miles north), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Kenardington (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (9 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romney 'castle' (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Ivychurch includes Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Build in time for delays
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let us know of any allergies
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
More for events in Ivychurch
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Ivychurch. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Ivychurch is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Where the van can park in Ivychurch
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ivychurch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
FAQs for Ivychurch
Which station is closest to Ivychurch?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Ivychurch close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
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.
- 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