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Funeral and Wake Catering in Seabrook
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 Seabrook.
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Seabrook
Seabrook questions
Do you come out to small places like Seabrook?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Seabrook Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Funeral and wake catering in Seabrook, cooked to order
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include family gatherings after a burial or cremation and a wake at the family home, serving pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Seabrook, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Seabrook; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall has an urn
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Mention allergies you know about
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Seabrook: halls, homes and travel
Seabrook is about 2 miles east of Hythe, in Kent. Wakes in Seabrook are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Seabrook is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Seabrook to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 1.7 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Seabrook; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 2 miles of Seabrook, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in CT21 and CT20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Sandy Lane, Spring Lane and Naildown Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Sandgate (1 mile east), Newington (1 mile north), Cheriton (1 mile north-east), Hythe (2 miles west) and Peene (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (9 miles north-east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (9 miles north-east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.6 miles west). Open spaces near Seabrook include Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Seabrook include The Folkestone School for Girls (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fountain pub (less than half a mile south)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Seabrook?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
After a service at Seabrook Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What affects the price in Seabrook
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
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
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Seabrook
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Also in Seabrook
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Seabrook and the whole of Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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