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Funeral and Wake Catering in Sevenscore
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Sevenscore.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
Book the van in Sevenscore
Funeral and wake catering in Sevenscore, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it is anniversary memorials and a tribute meal, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a wake near Sevenscore, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer evenings in Sevenscore stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Sevenscore
- We cover Sevenscore and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Arranging a wake in Sevenscore
Sevenscore is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. From the centre of Sevenscore to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Sevenscore is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Sevenscore is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wherever your wake is in CT12, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Cliffs End (1 mile east), Way (1 mile north-west), Ebbsfleet (1 mile south), Richborough Port (2 miles south) and Manston (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (4 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (3 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Pubs nearby include The Sportsman pub (0.9 miles east)
Sevenscore: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Sevenscore?
Thanet Parkway station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Sevenscore?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can the van come to Sevenscore?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Sevenscore is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Sevenscore?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Whatever the occasion in Sevenscore, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Thanet Parkway station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Sevenscore? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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