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Funeral and Wake Catering for Slutshole events
A menu everybody knows: 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 Slutshole.
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
A chip van near Slutshole
How our funeral and wake catering works in Slutshole
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. We’re often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and gatherings at home after a funeral, with mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In rural Slutshole, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow for the service running over
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Mention allergies you know about
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Slutshole
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Could you trade in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
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’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Wakes in Slutshole: venues and practical details
Slutshole is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Slutshole. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Slutshole to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Slutshole is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in ME13 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Slutshole we cover include Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west) and Culmers (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.3 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Slutshole is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Larger groups generally cost less per head, 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
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Occasions we serve in Slutshole
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
What affects the price in Slutshole
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Slutshole? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Other occasions in Slutshole
- 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