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Funeral and wake catering in Sholden, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Sholden? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Fresh fish and chips in Sholden
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Sholden
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
Near Sholden, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Sholden
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take around Sholden:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What affects the price in Sholden
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Have chairs for those who need them
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Sholden, it is 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.
- First, tell us 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Sholden: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Sholden?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Wakes in Sholden: venues and practical details
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Sholden or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sholden to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Deal station is about 1.1 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles of Sholden, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over CT14. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Sholden include Castle Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Magnet pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Also near Sholden
Also in Sholden
- 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