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Funeral and Wake Catering in Old Wives Lees
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Old Wives Lees? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering in Old Wives Lees
How our funeral and wake catering works in Old Wives Lees
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it’s family gatherings after a burial or cremation and memorial events and anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Old Wives Lees, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
FAQs for Old Wives Lees
Could you trade in Broadham Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Old Wives Lees?
Chilham station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if timings change?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Old Wives Lees?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What affects the price in Old Wives Lees
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Old Wives Lees stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Old Wives Lees
Old Wives Lees is about 5 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. For a wake in Old Wives Lees, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Old Wives Lees. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Chilham station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Old Wives Lees; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Cherry Orchard, Cobbs Hill and Green Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Old Wives Lees, we also cover Chilham (1 mile south), Mountain Street (1 mile south), Oversland (2 miles north), Neames Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Shottenden (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Faversham (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Build in time for delays
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Have chairs for those who need them
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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