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Funeral and Wake Catering for Studdal events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Studdal? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering for Studdal events
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Studdal
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We’re gathering after a service at East Studdal Church Hall: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
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.
Can the van come to Studdal?
We do. Studdal is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
About our funeral and wake catering in Studdal
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for gatherings after the committal and village hall wakes.
Near Studdal, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What affects the price in Studdal
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Wakes in Studdal: venues and practical details
Studdal is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. We cover Studdal as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Studdal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Martin Mill station, about 2.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 5 miles of Studdal, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of CT15. Whether your wake is on Chapel Lane, Homestead Lane and Northdowns Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For wakes just outside Studdal, we cover Ashley (1 mile south-west), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south), Sutton (1 mile east) and Martin (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Walmer Castle (4 miles east) and Dover Transport Museum (3.2 miles south).
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in Studdal. Late-December sunset in Studdal is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your wake in Studdal
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
In Studdal and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at venues
Families holding a service at East Studdal Church Hall frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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.
Places near Studdal
Other occasions in Studdal
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. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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