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Funeral and wake catering in Shelvin, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Shelvin and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Planning an event in Shelvin?
Funeral and wake catering in Shelvin, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Whether it’s wakes at church halls and clubs and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
Near Shelvin, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Shelvin?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shelvin and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at home
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Mention allergies you know about
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 is fried on the spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Towns and villages near Shelvin
More for events in Shelvin
Arranging a wake in Shelvin
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Around Shelvin, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Shelvin is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Shelvin to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Martin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Shelvin is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of CT4. Whether your wake is on Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Shelvin we cover include Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find Coach House Hotel (0.7 miles north)
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. A wake in Shelvin in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Shelvin
How far is Shelvin from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Shelvin
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- 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