Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Temple Ewell events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Temple Ewell and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Temple Ewell?
Temple Ewell: halls, homes and travel
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in the CT16 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Temple Ewell has its own station, Kearsney station. Temple Ewell is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 3 miles of Temple Ewell.
Here we cover the CT16 and CT17 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Temple Ewell we cover include Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Funeral and wake catering in Temple Ewell, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. For anniversary memorials and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy.
Near Temple Ewell, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- 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 before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Other occasions in Temple Ewell
Occasions we serve in Temple Ewell
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
These are some of the bookings we take around Temple Ewell:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Temple Ewell is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Common questions in Temple Ewell
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Temple Ewell from London?
About 64 miles from central London.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Temple Ewell and the whole of Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Mention allergies you know about
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Have chairs for those who need them
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
For event organisers in Temple Ewell
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 normally the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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