Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Weddington, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Weddington.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
Planning an event in Weddington?
Questions from Weddington
Which station is closest to Weddington?
Sandwich station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Funeral and wake catering in Weddington, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. We’re often asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Weddington, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Weddington
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
More for events in Weddington
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. Summer evenings in Weddington stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Allow a little extra
- Let us know of any allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Arranging a wake in Weddington
Weddington is about 7 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. For a wake in Weddington, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Weddington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.6 miles south-east.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Weddington, we also cover Cop Street (1 mile north), Ash (1 mile south-west), Guilton (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile south) and Durlock (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Chequer Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
For event organisers in Weddington
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Weddington? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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