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Funeral and wake catering in Newchurch, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Newchurch.
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in Newchurch
Events we cater in Newchurch
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Newchurch and Kent:
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
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Funeral and wake catering in Newchurch, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In a small place like Newchurch, 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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Towns and villages near Newchurch
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FAQs for Newchurch
Which station is closest to Newchurch?
Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles north-west of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can the van come to Newchurch?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Newchurch and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Wakes in Newchurch: venues and practical details
Newchurch is about 7 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Newchurch is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles north-west.
Wherever your wake is in TN29, we can bring the van to you. Your wake could be at a house on Links Close, Church View and Patchways, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Newchurch we cover include St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles south), Postling Green (3 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles east) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (7 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Romney 'castle' (3.8 miles south) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Bull Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Newchurch
- Events in Newchurch and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. A wake in Newchurch in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Build in time for delays
- Plan seating for older guests
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
- 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