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Funeral and Wake Catering in Swingfield Minnis
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Swingfield Minnis.
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Swingfield Minnis
Funeral and wake catering in Swingfield Minnis, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For life celebrations and family meals after the service, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
Near Swingfield Minnis, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Swingfield Minnis. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Swingfield Minnis hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Swingfield Minnis
What else we do in Swingfield Minnis
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Occasions we serve in Swingfield Minnis
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Relatives driving in can use the A260 to reach Swingfield Minnis.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Wake catering near Swingfield Minnis
Swingfield Minnis is about 4 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. In and around Swingfield Minnis, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Swingfield Minnis is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Shepherds Well station, about 4.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Swingfield Minnis is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Swingfield Minnis, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in CT15 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Canterbury Road and Hoad Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Swingfield Minnis sits on or near the A260, so getting the van to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Swingfield Minnis, we also cover Selsted (1 mile north), Densole (1 mile south), Wootton (2 miles north), Hawkinge (2 miles south) and Old Hawkinge (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
FAQs for Swingfield Minnis
How far is Swingfield Minnis from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Swingfield Minnis?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Summer evenings in Swingfield Minnis stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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