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Funeral and wake catering in Potters Corner, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Potters Corner.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering for Potters Corner events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Potters Corner
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for remembrance gatherings and a tribute meal.
For a wake near Potters Corner, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How the day 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. Late-December sunset in Potters Corner is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Potters Corner?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ashford International station is about 2.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Potters Corner
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.
Which station is closest to Potters Corner?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you cover Potters Corner?
We do. Potters Corner is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Potters Corner?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Potters Corner
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Remember the journey from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Wake catering near Potters Corner
Potters Corner is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Wakes in Potters Corner are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Potters Corner is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Potters Corner is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of TN25 and TN26 and the streets around it. From Kingsland Lane, Sandyhurst Lane and Westwell Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bockhanger (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north), Hothfield (1 mile west) and Kennington (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find County Square (1.8 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Potters Corner include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Potters Corner include The Hayesbrook School (1.2 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles east)
- 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