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Funeral and Wake Catering for Shatterling events
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 Shatterling.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering for Shatterling events
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Funeral and wake catering in Shatterling, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. We’re frequently asked to cater a tribute meal and gatherings at home after a funeral, with mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips.
In rural Shatterling, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
More for events in Shatterling
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Shatterling and across Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Shatterling?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever the occasion in Shatterling, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after the service
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Adisham station is about 3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Shatterling: your questions answered
How far is Shatterling from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Shatterling?
Adisham station, about 3 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
After a funeral in Shatterling
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. People in Shatterling book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We take the van to wakes all over CT3. Close by, we cover wakes in Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). The countryside around Shatterling includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
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 confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Shatterling. In Shatterling, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- 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
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate 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, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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