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Funeral and wake catering in Snowdown, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Snowdown.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Fresh fish and chips in Snowdown
Snowdown: halls, homes and travel
Snowdown is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Snowdown is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Snowdown to Canterbury (7 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Snowdown has its own station, Snowdown station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Snowdown; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on The Crescent, South Avenue and Weston Mews or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Nonington (1 mile north-east), Woolage Village (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south-east), Ratling (1 mile north) and Barfrestone (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Funeral and wake catering in Snowdown, fried fresh
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for scattering of ashes gatherings and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
In a small place like Snowdown, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Snowdown: your questions answered
Is Snowdown too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Snowdown close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Snowdown?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at venues
After a service at St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
Where the van can park in Snowdown
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. A wake in Snowdown in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
See our prices page 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