Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Perry, Kent
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Perry? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering in Perry
Funeral and wake catering in Perry, cooked to order
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include family meals after the service and pub wakes, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
Near Perry, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Perry hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including Perry
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
After a funeral in Perry
Perry is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT3 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Perry is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Perry to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Elmstone Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We take the van to wakes all over CT3. Your wake could be at a house on Walmestone Road and Perry Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Perry we cover include Nash (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile south), Hoaden (1 mile east), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Broomhill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Perfect for your wake in Perry
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Perry, people book us for events such as:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Adisham station is about 3.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Perry
Can you serve after a service at Elmstone Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Perry close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Perry, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We start when you give the word.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Towns and villages near Perry
Also in Perry
- 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