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Funeral and Wake Catering in Littlebourne
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Littlebourne? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Littlebourne
FAQs for Littlebourne
Is Littlebourne close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Littlebourne?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How long does set-up take?
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 can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
About our funeral and wake catering in Littlebourne
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We are often asked to cater pub wakes and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In rural Littlebourne, home or the hall is usual. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Littlebourne; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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For event organisers in Littlebourne
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Places near Littlebourne
What else we do in Littlebourne
Why choose a fish and chip van in Littlebourne?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
After a funeral in Littlebourne
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings in Littlebourne come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Littlebourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
For family travelling by train, Bekesbourne station, about 1.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in CT3 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your wake is on Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Littlebourne includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Basket Makers pub (less than half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Littlebourne? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Perfect for your wake in Littlebourne
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Littlebourne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Vincent, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
- 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