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Funeral and wake catering in Newnham, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Newnham and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering in Newnham
Funeral and wake catering in Newnham, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for village hall wakes and a tribute meal.
In a small place like Newnham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Newnham
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Late-December sunset in Newnham is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Newnham: halls, homes and travel
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Wakes in Newnham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Newnham to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Teynham station is about 3.4 miles away. Newnham is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Newnham, we cover Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (within half a mile north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Inn (less than half a mile east)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Newnham?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What affects the price in Newnham
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Newnham questions
What’s the nearest station to Newnham?
Teynham station, about 3.4 miles north of the centre.
How far is Newnham from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Build in time for delays
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Let us know of any allergies
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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