Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Ruckinge events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Ruckinge? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Book the van in Ruckinge
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In summer, a wake in Ruckinge has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ruckinge
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. We’re often asked to cater gatherings after the committal and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, serving gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Ruckinge, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
After a funeral in Ruckinge
Ruckinge is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Ruckinge will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Ruckinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ruckinge to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Oak Ridge and Hamstreet Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Hamstreet (1 mile west), Stone Cross (2 miles north), Orlestone (2 miles north-west), Bromley Green (3 miles north-west) and Kenardington (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles east), Hythe (8 miles east), Hawkinge (12 miles east), Tenterden (9 miles west) and Cheriton (11 miles east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Also near Ruckinge
Other occasions in Ruckinge
FAQs for Ruckinge
How far is Ruckinge from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Ruckinge?
Ham Street station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Ruckinge?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Ruckinge:
- Family meals after the service
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ham Street station is about 1.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
Working with your venue
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Allow for the service running over
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Ruckinge
- Events in Ruckinge and across Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See how we price and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
- 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