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Funeral and Wake Catering in Thanington
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 Thanington.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Planning an event in Thanington?
Funeral and wake catering in Thanington, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We are frequently asked to cater celebrations of life and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake in a place like Thanington, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Thanington hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
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What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Check the hall has an urn
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Arranging a wake in Thanington
Thanington is about 1 mile south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. Bookings in Thanington come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 922 places in Kent.
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Thanington is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of CT1 and CT2 and the streets around it. From Godwin Road, Bell Avenue and Ashford Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Wincheap (1 mile north-east), Stuppington (1 mile south-east), Harbledown (1 mile north), Canterbury (1 mile north-east) and Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (6 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles north-east) and Canterbury Castle (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Thanington includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Canterbury Academy (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Duke's Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Thanington; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Perfect for your wake in Thanington
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Canterbury East station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Common questions in Thanington
Could you trade in Whitehall Meadows?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Thanington close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- 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