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Funeral and wake catering in Newington, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Newington and the surrounding area.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Newington?
Funeral and wake catering in Newington, fried fresh
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. For gatherings after the committal and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy and more.
Near Newington, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Newington
Do you come out to small places like Newington?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Newington close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Do you cover Newington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Newington. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Wakes in Newington: venues and practical details
Newington is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Newington and the surrounding area. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Folkestone West station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. Newington is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 3 miles of Newington.
Wakes anywhere in CT18, CT20 and CT19 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on School Lane, Newington Road and Boulevard D'erlanger, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Newington, we also cover Peene (1 mile north-east), Cheriton (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile north-east), Seabrook (1 mile south) and Etchinghill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (8 miles east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (0.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Britannia pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Newington?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Newington hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Kent, including Newington
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Newington is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Other occasions in Newington
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or CT18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Newington
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Newington book the van for occasions like:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Build in time for delays
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
- 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