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Funeral and Wake Catering in Shirkoak
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Shirkoak and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Shirkoak
Who books funeral and wake catering in Shirkoak?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Shirkoak, people book us for events such as:
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
About our funeral and wake catering in Shirkoak
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy.
In rural Shirkoak, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Shirkoak
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Shirkoak too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Shirkoak?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- 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 before booking.
On the menu in Shirkoak
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
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? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wake catering near Shirkoak
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Shirkoak is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Shirkoak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east.
Wakes anywhere in TN26 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Shirkoak we cover include Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Shirkoak includes Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Late-December sunset in Shirkoak is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Shirkoak
- Bookings across Kent, including Shirkoak
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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