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Funeral and wake catering in Ratling, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Ratling and across Kent.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
Planning an event in Ratling?
Funeral and wake catering in Ratling, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and wakes at church halls and clubs.
In a small place like Ratling, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Ratling; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us 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.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
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. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Places near Ratling
What else we do in Ratling
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Ratling: halls, homes and travel
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ratling and nearby villages. Ratling is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Adisham station, about 0.5 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ratling; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Ratling hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Ratling
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
In Ratling and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
After a service at St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Common questions in Ratling
Which station is closest to Ratling?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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