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Funeral and Wake Catering for Northdown events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Northdown and across Kent.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
- Celebrations of life
A chip van near Northdown
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Northdown?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
- A tribute meal
Relatives arriving by train should know that Broadstairs station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
About our funeral and wake catering in Northdown
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. For scattering of ashes gatherings and memorial gatherings, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In Northdown, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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Wake catering near Northdown
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. Northdown is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Northdown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Northdown to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Philip, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Northdown is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over CT9 and CT10. From Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
FAQs for Northdown
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you serve after a service at St Philip?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In summer, a wake in Northdown has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Allow a little extra
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Where the van can park in Northdown
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- 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