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Funeral and wake catering in Ringwould, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Ringwould.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in Ringwould
Funeral and wake catering in Ringwould, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it’s life celebrations and village hall wakes, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Ringwould, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
FAQs for Ringwould
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Ringwould from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Ringwould
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our prices page or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Ringwould
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ringwould?
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Ringwould and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In summer, a wake in Ringwould has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What affects the price in Ringwould
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
After a funeral in Ringwould
Ringwould is about 2 miles south of Deal, in Kent. For wakes in Ringwould, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Ringwould to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Walmer station, about 1.3 miles north. Ringwould is on or near the A258, handy for relatives driving in. Ringwould is within about 3 miles of the sea.
We take the van to wakes all over CT14. From Back Street, Front Street and Queen's Rise or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You will find Ringwould on the A258, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Kingsdown (1 mile east), Martin (1 mile south-west), Martin Mill (1 mile south-west), Sutton (2 miles north-west) and East Langdon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Walmer Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and St Margaret's Museum (2.6 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Goodwin Academy (2.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include Five Bells pub (less than half a mile east)
Nearby places to Ringwould
Other occasions in Ringwould
- 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