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Funeral and Wake Catering in Littlestone-on-Sea
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Littlestone-on-Sea and the surrounding area.
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Littlestone-on-Sea?
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Littlestone-on-Sea
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. We serve gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for pub wakes and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
For a wake near Littlestone-on-Sea, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Wake catering near Littlestone-on-Sea
Littlestone-on-Sea is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. In and around Littlestone-on-Sea, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the TN28 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Blenheim Road, St Nicholas Road and St Andrew's Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the B2071 close by, Littlestone-on-Sea is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Littlestone-on-Sea, we also cover Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south), New Romney (1 mile west), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north-west) and Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lydd Town Museum (3.5 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (3 miles west). The countryside around Littlestone-on-Sea includes Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
- Schools near Littlestone-on-Sea include St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Captain Howey Hotel (0.5 miles west)
Places near Littlestone-on-Sea
More for events in Littlestone-on-Sea
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Littlestone-on-Sea hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Littlestone-on-Sea stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Littlestone-on-Sea? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Littlestone-on-Sea
Can the van park in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
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. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
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.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan for a few extra people
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Littlestone-on-Sea?
It works for everyone.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
With the B2071 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Littlestone-on-Sea.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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