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Funeral and Wake Catering in Rhodes Minnis
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Rhodes Minnis.
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering for Rhodes Minnis events
Funeral and wake catering in Rhodes Minnis, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. For gatherings at home after a funeral and remembrance gatherings, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
In a small place like Rhodes Minnis, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Make sure older relatives can sit
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Other occasions in Rhodes Minnis
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In Rhodes Minnis, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Rhodes Minnis? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Rhodes Minnis 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 will follow the site rules.
Is Rhodes Minnis too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Rhodes Minnis?
We do. Rhodes Minnis 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 Rhodes Minnis?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Perfect for your wake in Rhodes Minnis
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
In Rhodes Minnis and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, Sandling station is about 3.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Rhodes Minnis
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Wake catering near Rhodes Minnis
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. For wakes in Rhodes Minnis, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Rhodes Minnis, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Rhodes Minnis is within about 6 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Longage Hill and Green Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Rhodes Minnis hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including Rhodes Minnis
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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