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Funeral and Wake Catering in Newingreen
Funeral and wake catering in Newingreen: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering in Newingreen
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
About our funeral and wake catering in Newingreen
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Whether it’s remembering a loved one’s favourite food and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In rural Newingreen, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Places near Newingreen
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Newingreen: halls, homes and travel
Newingreen is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Newingreen, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Newingreen to Canterbury (13 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Westenhanger station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Newingreen; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 3 miles of Newingreen.
Wakes anywhere in CT21 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wake could be at a house on Stone Street and Ashford Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Westenhanger (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile south-west), Lympne (1 mile south-west), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east) and Sandling (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile south)
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Kent, including Newingreen
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Mention allergies you know about
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake. Sunset in Newingreen is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Newingreen
Is Newingreen too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Newingreen from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
- 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