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Funeral and wake catering in Shottenden, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Shottenden.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering in Shottenden
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Shottenden and across Kent
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Funeral and wake catering in Shottenden, fried fresh
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. On the menu are sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for gatherings after the committal and life celebrations.
For a wake near Shottenden, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Shottenden?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Whatever the occasion in Shottenden, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Selling station is about 2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally 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. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Where the van can park in Shottenden
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Wakes in Shottenden: venues and practical details
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Shottenden or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shottenden, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. Streets in the area include Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Shottenden, we cover Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In Shottenden, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Shottenden? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Service time
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. 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.
Nearby places to Shottenden
Also in Shottenden
Questions from Shottenden
Is Shottenden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you cover Shottenden?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Shottenden and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
- 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