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Funeral and Wake Catering in Shadoxhurst
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Shadoxhurst.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering in Shadoxhurst
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Funeral and wake catering in Shadoxhurst, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and wakes at home.
Near Shadoxhurst, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Perfect for your wake in Shadoxhurst
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Shadoxhurst, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In winter, it is dark in Shadoxhurst by 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.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN26 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask the venue about the van
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan seating for older guests
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
FAQs for Shadoxhurst
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Shadoxhurst?
The closest is Ham Street station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Arranging a wake in Shadoxhurst
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For wakes in Shadoxhurst, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Shadoxhurst. Shadoxhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Shadoxhurst to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Ham Street station, about 3.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Shadoxhurst, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Shadoxhurst includes Orlestone Forest.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shadoxhurst?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
Towns and villages near Shadoxhurst
Other occasions in Shadoxhurst
- 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