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Funeral and Wake Catering in Lower Hardres
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Lower Hardres? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Lower Hardres
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Lower Hardres and the whole of Kent
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Lower Hardres
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. Whether it’s village hall wakes and a wake at the family home, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
For a wake near Lower Hardres, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Lower Hardres: halls, homes and travel
Lower Hardres is about 3 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Lower Hardres as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Lower Hardres is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Lower Hardres is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across the CT4 postcode area. For wakes just outside Lower Hardres, we cover Street End (1 mile north), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east), Nackington (1 mile north), Upper Hardres (1 mile south) and Petham (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Duck pub (0.8 miles south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Lower Hardres?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Lower Hardres, people book us for events such as:
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Canterbury East station, about 2.7 miles north.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Late-December sunset in Lower Hardres is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Lower Hardres, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Places near Lower Hardres
What else we do in Lower Hardres
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Keep the serving time flexible
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Common questions in Lower Hardres
What’s the nearest station to Lower Hardres?
Canterbury East station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
- 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