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Funeral and wake catering in Staple, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Staple.
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A tribute meal
Planning an event in Staple?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Staple
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Whether it is gatherings at a village hall or club and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Staple, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. In winter, it is dark in Staple by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Get in touch 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Staple? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Other occasions in Staple
Staple: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Staple?
Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Wake catering near Staple
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Wakes in Staple are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Staple to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Adisham station is about 2.9 miles away.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Staple, we cover Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (3.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Tuns pub (under half a mile west)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Staple?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Staple, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
For event organisers in Staple
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Kent, including Staple
See 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