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Funeral and wake catering in Newtown, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Newtown.
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
Planning an event in Newtown?
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Newtown
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Newtown, cooked to order
Services often run over, and we will work around the service and the family. Whether it’s scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings at a village hall or club, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake in a place like Newtown, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Newtown?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Ashford International station is about 0.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Towns and villages near Newtown
Other occasions in Newtown
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow a little extra
We serve when people are ready.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Summer evenings in Newtown stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Newtown? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Newtown: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Newtown close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What affects the price in Newtown
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Wake catering near Newtown
Newtown is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. People in Newtown book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Newtown is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Christ Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Newtown, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN24 and TN23, we can bring the van to you. From Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include South Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Finberry (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
A little further out are Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Newtown include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include The North School (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Albion Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Newtown?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Newtown hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- 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