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Funeral and wake catering in Perrywood, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Perrywood and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Perrywood events
Perrywood questions
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Perrywood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Perrywood
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings at a village hall or club and pub wakes.
In a small place like Perrywood, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Also near Perrywood
Other occasions in Perrywood
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. 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. Ask the council or landowner early.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Perrywood and across Kent
Wake catering near Perrywood
Perrywood is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Perrywood as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Perrywood to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Perrywood; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in ME13, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (1 mile north-west), Shottenden (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Gushmere (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.1 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Perrywood
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Perrywood
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Perrywood and Kent:
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What affects the price in Perrywood
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Access and parking
- 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.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Mention allergies you know about
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Perrywood is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
- 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