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Funeral and Wake Catering for Patrixbourne events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Patrixbourne and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Patrixbourne
About our funeral and wake catering in Patrixbourne
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and a wake at the family home, with pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Near Patrixbourne, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Patrixbourne: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Patrixbourne?
Bekesbourne station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Patrixbourne?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Build in time for delays
- Ask the venue about the van
We serve when people are ready.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Patrixbourne?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Patrixbourne; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Patrixbourne, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Patrixbourne hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Also near Patrixbourne
Other occasions in Patrixbourne
Wake catering near Patrixbourne
Patrixbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Patrixbourne, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Patrixbourne is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in CT4 start with a parking spot for the van. From The Street, Station Road and St Mary's Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Patrixbourne we cover include Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north), Bekesbourne (1 mile east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (2 miles south) and Littlebourne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Canterbury Castle (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Patrixbourne include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bridge Arms (0.8 miles south-west)
- 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