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Funeral and Wake Catering for Snargate events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Snargate.
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
Planning an event in Snargate?
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
About our funeral and wake catering in Snargate
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For small family memorials and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
For a wake near Snargate, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Snargate?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In summer, a wake in Snargate has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Wake catering near Snargate
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. People in Snargate book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Snargate to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Dunstan often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wherever your wake is in TN29, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wake is on Short Lane and Snargate Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Snargate, we also cover Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Snargate includes Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (within half a mile south)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Snargate: your questions answered
How far is Snargate from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Snargate?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Other occasions in Snargate
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow for the service running over
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Snargate. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Snargate hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Snargate and across Kent
Take a look at our pricing and 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