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Funeral and wake catering in Stone Cross, 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 Stone Cross.
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Planning an event in Stone Cross?
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Stone Cross
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Stone Cross
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and a wake at the family home, with pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In a small place like Stone Cross, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
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Questions from Stone Cross
Do you come out to small places like Stone Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Stone Cross?
Ham Street station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stone Cross.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Stone Cross: halls, homes and travel
Stone Cross is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Stone Cross, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Stone Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Stone Cross to Canterbury (15 miles away).
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stone Cross; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN25, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wake is on Stone Cross Road and Frith Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Stone Cross, we also cover Bromley Green (2 miles west), Ruckinge (2 miles south), Orlestone (2 miles south-west), Hamstreet (2 miles south-west) and Kenardington (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles north), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Stone Cross include Orlestone Forest.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Stone Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Stone Cross
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Stone Cross; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Stone Cross, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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For event organisers in Stone Cross
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Mention allergies you know about
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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