Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Twitham
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Twitham.
- Life celebrations
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Twitham
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Twitham hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Twitham and the whole of Kent
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Twitham
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We serve pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for pub wakes and remembrance gatherings.
For a wake near Twitham, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow for the service running over
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and 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.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Twitham?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
These are some of the bookings we take in Twitham and Kent:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In summer, a wake in Twitham has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Twitham: halls, homes and travel
Twitham is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. People in Twitham book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Twitham to Canterbury (7 miles away).
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We serve wakes across CT3. For wakes just outside Twitham, we cover Well Head (1 mile west), Staple (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile north), Wingham (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west) and White Mill (4 miles east). The countryside around Twitham includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Three Tuns pub (under half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Twitham
Other occasions in Twitham
For event organisers in Twitham
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Twitham
Is Twitham close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Twitham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
- 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