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Funeral and wake catering in New Romney, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in New Romney? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in New Romney?
About our funeral and wake catering in New Romney
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Typical bookings include life celebrations and pub wakes, with mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In New Romney, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in New Romney
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
New Romney is on or near the A259 and B2071, handy for relatives driving in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
Questions from New Romney
Could you trade in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Places near New Romney
Also in New Romney
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose a fish and chip van in New Romney?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in New Romney
- Bookings across Kent, including New Romney
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. A wake in New Romney in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in New Romney, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Wake catering near New Romney
New Romney is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of New Romney or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 922 towns and villages across 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.
Wakes anywhere in TN28 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around New Romney include the A259 and B2071, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Other places close to New Romney we cover include Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile east), Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north-east) and Old Romney (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lydd Town Museum (3 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
- Local schools include The Marsh Academy (under half a mile east) and The Marsh Academy (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Hotel (less than half a mile north)
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Build in time for delays
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What affects the price in New Romney
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Numbers
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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