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Funeral and Wake Catering in South Alkham
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in South Alkham and across Kent.
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A chip van near South Alkham
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the 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 booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering in South Alkham, fried fresh
We cook as people come up. Typical bookings include gatherings after scattering ashes and anniversary memorials, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a wake near South Alkham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Who books funeral and wake catering in South Alkham?
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In South Alkham, people book us for events such as:
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
If relatives are coming by rail, Kearsney station is about 2.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
South Alkham questions
Can the van park in Sladden Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is South Alkham close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
After a funeral in South Alkham
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. For a wake in South Alkham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around South Alkham. South Alkham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. South Alkham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. South Alkham is within about 4 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to South Alkham we cover include Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in South Alkham. 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 us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Make sure older relatives can sit
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Nearby places to South Alkham
Also in South Alkham
For event organisers in South Alkham
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In winter, it’s dark in South Alkham by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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