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Funeral and wake catering in Parkgate, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Parkgate and the surrounding area.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering in Parkgate
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. In summer, a wake in Parkgate has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- You share 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our funeral and wake catering works in Parkgate
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and celebrations of life, serving gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake near Parkgate, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Occasions we serve in Parkgate
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever the occasion in Parkgate, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Wakes in Parkgate: venues and practical details
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Around Parkgate, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Parkgate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Parkgate to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Parkgate is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of TN30 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Parkgate. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Parkgate and the whole of Kent
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Parkgate
What else we do in Parkgate
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Parkgate questions
How far is Parkgate from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van come to Parkgate?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Parkgate. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Parkgate?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
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.
- 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