Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Old Hawkinge events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Old Hawkinge.
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
A chip van near Old Hawkinge
How our funeral and wake catering works in Old Hawkinge
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for gatherings at a village hall or club and gatherings after the committal.
In rural Old Hawkinge, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Old Hawkinge hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Old Hawkinge and across Kent
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
After a funeral in Old Hawkinge
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Old Hawkinge will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Old Hawkinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Folkestone Central station, about 2.3 miles south. Old Hawkinge is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 3 miles of Old Hawkinge.
We cover wakes in every part of CT18 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Standen Lane and Church Hill, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Old Hawkinge, we also cover Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near Old Hawkinge include Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (0.7 miles west)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Old Hawkinge
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Old Hawkinge?
Folkestone Central station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Old Hawkinge?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We start when you give the word.
A table of photos helps people talk.
More for events in Old Hawkinge
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. A wake in Old Hawkinge in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Old Hawkinge, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Old Hawkinge
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
- 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