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Funeral and wake catering in Pegwell, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Pegwell and across Kent.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Book the van in Pegwell
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. Sunset in Pegwell is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Pegwell
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. On the menu are mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for wakes at church halls and clubs and a tribute meal.
For a wake near Pegwell, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Pegwell
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Wakes in Pegwell: venues and practical details
Pegwell is about 1 mile south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Wakes in Pegwell are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
With the A299 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Pegwell. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Laurence, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 2 miles of Pegwell, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in CT11 and CT12, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Saxon Road, Downs Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. You’ll find Pegwell on the A299, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Chilton (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile north), Manston (2 miles north-west) and Haine (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (4 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles south) and Herne Bay (12 miles west).
A little further out are Ramsgate General Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Westwood Cross (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Pegwell include Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.9 miles east) and Chatham House Grammar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Belle Vue pub (less than half a mile west)
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Pegwell?
It works for everyone.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Ramsgate station, about 1.1 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
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For event organisers in Pegwell
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
FAQs for Pegwell
How far is Pegwell from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Pegwell?
The closest is Ramsgate station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture 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. If in doubt, send a picture.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Pegwell. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing 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