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Funeral and Wake Catering for Ridley events
Funeral and wake catering in Ridley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Ridley
What affects the price in Ridley
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
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.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering in Ridley, cooked to order
It’s an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Whether it’s scattering of ashes gatherings and celebrations of life, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy for your guests.
In rural Ridley, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Summer evenings in Ridley stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Ridley hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Remember the journey from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Questions from Ridley
What’s the nearest station to Ridley?
The closest is Meopham station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if timings change?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Ridley: halls, homes and travel
Ridley is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Ridley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of Saint Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ridley; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across TN15 and the streets around it. Other places close to Ridley we cover include New Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile north-west) and Culverstone Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
A little further out are Ightham Court (4.4 miles south) and Coldrum Long Barrow (3.1 miles south-east).
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Nearby places to Ridley
More for events in Ridley
- 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