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Funeral and wake catering in Northwood, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Northwood.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Planning an event in Northwood?
Funeral and wake catering in Northwood, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For life celebrations and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In Northwood, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer evenings in Northwood stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
After a funeral in Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Around Northwood, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Northwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
After a service at St Mark's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. With the A254 and A256 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Northwood. The coast is within about 2 miles of Northwood, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of Kent takes in CT12, CT10 and CT11, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A254 and A256, Northwood is simple for us to get to with the van. For wakes just outside Northwood, we cover Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Northwood includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Charles Dickens School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Northwood?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Northwood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
If relatives are coming by rail, Ramsgate station is about 0.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Also near Northwood
Other occasions in Northwood
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Northwood and across Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Northwood
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
For event organisers in Northwood
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Northwood questions
Can you serve near the sea around Northwood?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Northwood?
Ramsgate station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
- 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