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Funeral and Wake Catering for St Nicholas at Wade events
Funeral and wake catering in St Nicholas at Wade: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering for St Nicholas at Wade events
Funeral and wake catering in St Nicholas at Wade, cooked to order
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. For a wake at the family home and pub wakes, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like St Nicholas at Wade, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in St Nicholas at Wade is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Perfect for your wake in St Nicholas at Wade
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
After a service at Church of Saint Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Wake catering near St Nicholas at Wade
St Nicholas at Wade is about 5 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. In and around St Nicholas at Wade, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from St Nicholas at Wade to Canterbury (9 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Birchington-On-Sea station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. St Nicholas at Wade is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in CT7 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Street, Orchard Close and Wotton Court, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to St Nicholas at Wade we cover include Sarre (1 mile south-west), Monkton (1 mile south-east), Hoo (2 miles south-east), East Stourmouth (2 miles south) and West Stourmouth (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles south-west), Margate (6 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Powell-Cotton Museum (2.8 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
St Nicholas at Wade questions
Do you come out to small places like St Nicholas at Wade?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to St Nicholas at Wade?
The closest is Birchington-On-Sea station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
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More for events in St Nicholas at Wade
- 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