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Funeral and Wake Catering for Nonington events
Funeral and wake catering in Nonington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Nonington
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Nonington
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. We are often asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and small family memorials, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Nonington, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Late-December sunset in Nonington is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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After a funeral in Nonington
Nonington is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Nonington as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Nonington to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Aylesham station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Nonington, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in CT15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Vicarage Lane, St Mary's Close and Park View Rise or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Snowdown (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south), Ratling (1 mile north-west), Chillenden (1 mile north-east) and Barfrestone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
For event organisers in Nonington
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 work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Nonington: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you come to Nonington?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Nonington and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What affects the price in Nonington
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Build in time for delays
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Perfect for your wake in Nonington
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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’s fried on the spot.
- 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