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Funeral and Wake Catering in Kenardington
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Kenardington and across Kent.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Kenardington?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Kenardington
We cook as people come up. We are often asked to cater pub wakes and gatherings at a village hall or club, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
Near Kenardington, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Let us know of any allergies
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Kenardington and the whole of Kent
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your wake in Kenardington
It can be a fitting tribute.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family meals after the service
- Pub wakes
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.8 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
Wake catering near Kenardington
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Kenardington to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in TN26, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Kenardington, we also cover Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Kenardington includes Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include World's Wonder pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Kenardington; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Also in Kenardington
What affects the price in Kenardington
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Kenardington? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Kenardington
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Kenardington from London?
About 50 miles from central London.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
- 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