Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in New Hythe, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in New Hythe? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in New Hythe?
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow for the service running over
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in New Hythe
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We are often asked to cater memorial gatherings and wakes at home, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In a small place like New Hythe, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
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 you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why choose a fish and chip van in New Hythe?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including New Hythe
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Perfect for your wake in New Hythe
It takes one job off a very long list.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Families holding a service at Church of the Holy Trinity often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
New Hythe: halls, homes and travel
New Hythe is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For wakes in New Hythe, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around New Hythe. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from New Hythe to London (about 27 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, New Hythe station serves New Hythe directly.
We take the van to wakes all over ME20 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Sherwood Avenue, Ingram Close and Abery Drive, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Lunsford (1 mile west), Larkfield (1 mile south-west), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-east) and Snodland (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Medway megaliths (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near New Hythe include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Aylesford School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Monks Head pub (0.8 miles south-west)
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in New Hythe is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Other occasions in New Hythe
New Hythe: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to New Hythe?
New Hythe station, in New Hythe itself.
Could you trade in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
- 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