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Funeral and Wake Catering for Old Tree events
Funeral and wake catering in Old Tree: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering for Old Tree events
Funeral and wake catering in Old Tree, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. On the menu are gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and a tribute meal.
In rural Old Tree, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Old Tree hosts choose us
- Events in Old Tree and across Kent
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Old Tree
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Cross?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Old Tree?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Old Tree, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
Also near Old Tree
More for events in Old Tree
Wakes in Old Tree: venues and practical details
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For wakes in Old Tree, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. Old Tree is within about 3 miles of the sea.
We serve wakes across the CT3 postcode area. We also bring the van to wakes in Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Tree includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Old Tree? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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