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Funeral and Wake Catering in Stone in Oxney
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Stone in Oxney and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Stone in Oxney
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Stone in Oxney
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for celebrations of life and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake near Stone in Oxney, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Build in time for delays
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Where the van can park in Stone in Oxney
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In summer, a wake in Stone in Oxney has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
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.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Stone in Oxney questions
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Stone in Oxney from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Stone in Oxney?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Wake catering near Stone in Oxney
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Stone in Oxney or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Stone in Oxney to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles of Stone in Oxney, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over the TN30 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Appledore (1 mile north-east), Appledore Heath (2 miles north-east), Stone Corner (2 miles west), Reading Street (2 miles north-west) and The Stocks (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Stone in Oxney?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Life celebrations
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Towns and villages near Stone in Oxney
Also in Stone in Oxney
- 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