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Funeral and wake catering in Knave's Ash, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Knave's Ash.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
Book the van in Knave's Ash
How our funeral and wake catering works in Knave's Ash
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. We are frequently asked to cater celebrations of life and scattering of ashes gatherings, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Knave's Ash, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Knave's Ash hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Knave's Ash and across Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In summer, a wake in Knave's Ash has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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After a funeral in Knave's Ash
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Knave's Ash, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
Families holding a service at Church of the Holy Cross often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The coast is within about 3 miles of Knave's Ash, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in CT3 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles south)
Perfect for your wake in Knave's Ash
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever the occasion in Knave's Ash, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Knave's Ash
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
More for events in Knave's Ash
Knave's Ash: your questions answered
Is Knave's Ash too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Knave's Ash.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
- 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