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Funeral and Wake Catering for Way events
Funeral and wake catering in Way: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Way
Way: halls, homes and travel
Way is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. People in Way book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Way is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Way is within about 4 miles of the sea.
For wakes in CT12, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Wayborough Hill and Way Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-west), Sevenscore (1 mile south-east), Minster (1 mile west), Acol (1 mile north-west) and Cliffs End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (3.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Way includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Way
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For wakes at home and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Way, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Occasions we serve in Way
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
In Way and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Minster station, about 0.9 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Way
Is Way 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.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of Saint Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you come to Way?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Way is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Way. In winter, it is dark in Way by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Way
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
For event organisers in Way
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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