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Funeral and Wake Catering for Pedlinge events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Pedlinge? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Book the van in Pedlinge
About our funeral and wake catering in Pedlinge
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater pub wakes and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
Near Pedlinge, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What affects the price in Pedlinge
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Pedlinge
It works for everyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Pedlinge is on or near the A261, handy for relatives driving in.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Pedlinge
Do you come out to small places like Pedlinge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you cover Pedlinge?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Pedlinge and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Pedlinge?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
For event organisers in Pedlinge
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs 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. Sending people up in groups helps.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Pedlinge. A wake in Pedlinge 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 the route in and send a price.
- 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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After a funeral in Pedlinge
Pedlinge is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. People in Pedlinge book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Pedlinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 0.9 miles north-east. For a service at a church like Pedlinge Chapel, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Pedlinge is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Pedlinge.
Wherever your wake is in CT21, we can bring the van to you. You will find Pedlinge on the A261, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For wakes just outside Pedlinge, we cover Sandling (1 mile north-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile west), Saltwood (1 mile east) and Westenhanger (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (1.3 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Pedlinge include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Pedlinge
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Kent, including Pedlinge
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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