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Funeral and wake catering in Northbourne, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Northbourne and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Northbourne
Funeral and wake catering in Northbourne, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Typical bookings include gatherings after the committal and celebrations of life, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Northbourne, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, 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:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Wake catering near Northbourne
Northbourne is about 2 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Northbourne is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Walmer station, about 2.2 miles south-east. The coast is within about 3 miles of Northbourne.
Here we cover the CT14 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Deal Road, Coulson Grove and Mill Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Northbourne, we also cover Marley (1 mile north), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-east), Finglesham (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile east) and Sholden (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Deal Castle (2.8 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Castle Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Hare & Hounds pub (less than half a mile east)
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Northbourne
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Towns and villages near Northbourne
Other occasions in Northbourne
Northbourne questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Northbourne too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In Northbourne, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Northbourne
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Northbourne and across Kent
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
- 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