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Funeral and wake catering in Kingsdown, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Kingsdown: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Kingsdown
Funeral and wake catering in Kingsdown, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and typical bookings are for pub wakes and gatherings at home after a funeral.
For a wake in a place like Kingsdown, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan seating for older guests
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Kingsdown
- We cover Kingsdown and the whole of Kent
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Kingsdown, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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After a funeral in Kingsdown
Kingsdown is about 2 miles south of Deal, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Kingsdown or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Kingsdown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Kingsdown to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St. John the Evangelist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Kingsdown is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over the CT14 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on King's Close, Clim Down and The Rise or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Kingsdown, we also cover Ringwould (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles south-west), Martin (2 miles west), Sutton (2 miles west) and St Margaret's at Cliffe (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles north).
- Schools near Kingsdown include Goodwin Academy (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include Kings Head pub (within half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Kingsdown
What else we do in Kingsdown
Perfect for your wake in Kingsdown
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Kingsdown book the van for occasions like:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Relatives arriving by train should know that Walmer station, about 1.3 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
For event organisers in Kingsdown
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Kingsdown? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Kingsdown: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Kingsdown?
The closest is Walmer station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is Kingsdown close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Where the van can park in Kingsdown
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Kingsdown
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- 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