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Funeral and wake catering in Little Chart Forstal, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Little Chart Forstal.
- Pub wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Little Chart Forstal
What affects the price in Little Chart Forstal
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Little Chart Forstal? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
About our funeral and wake catering in Little Chart Forstal
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it’s small family memorials and memorial events and anniversaries, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a small place like Little Chart Forstal, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Arranging a wake in Little Chart Forstal
Little Chart Forstal is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For a wake in Little Chart Forstal, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Little Chart Forstal. Little Chart Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Little Chart Forstal, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN27, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Little Chart Forstal we cover include Little Chart (1 mile west), Pluckley (2 miles west), Fir Toll (2 miles west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn And Former Stables (0.5 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Little Chart Forstal?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Build in time for delays
- Plan seating for older guests
- Mention allergies you know about
We serve when people are ready.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Late-December sunset in Little Chart Forstal is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Common questions in Little Chart Forstal
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Little Chart Forstal?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Towns and villages near Little Chart Forstal
What else we do in Little Chart Forstal
- 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