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Funeral and wake catering in Sandwich, Kent
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Sandwich? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering in Sandwich
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
About our funeral and wake catering in Sandwich
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Typical bookings include wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and village hall wakes, serving pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
In Sandwich, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
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What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Late-December sunset in Sandwich is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
After a funeral in Sandwich
Sandwich is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. People in Sandwich book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Sandwich is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For a service at a church like Sandwich United Reformed Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Sandwich is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over CT13 and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Cattle Market, Market Street and High Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Sandwich we cover include Great Stonar (1 mile north), Felderland (1 mile south), Worth (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south-west) and Statenborough (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Precinct Toy Collection (under half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sandwich include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sir Roger Manwood's School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile north)
FAQs for Sandwich
What’s the nearest station to Sandwich?
Sandwich station, in Sandwich itself.
We’re gathering after a service at Sandwich United Reformed Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come to Sandwich?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Sandwich and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Perfect for your wake in Sandwich
It works for everyone.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sandwich and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A tribute meal
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sandwich station serves Sandwich directly.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there’s a minimum
Takeaway run or book a 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 usually the easier option.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Sandwich
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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