Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in West Hougham
We bring fish and chips for the wake to West Hougham and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
Planning an event in West Hougham?
About our funeral and wake catering in West Hougham
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For memorial gatherings and village hall wakes, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips and more.
Near West Hougham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Wake catering near West Hougham
West Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. For wakes in West Hougham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. West Hougham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of West Hougham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of West Hougham, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include The Street, Lady Garne Road and Mill Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Satmar (1 mile south-west), Church Hougham (1 mile east), South Alkham (1 mile north-west), Capel-le-Ferne (1 mile south-west) and Alkham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Crabble Corn Mill (2.7 miles north-east) and Buckland Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Astor College for the Arts (2.4 miles east)
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in West Hougham
Which station is closest to West Hougham?
The closest is Kearsney station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
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 will send a quote.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in West Hougham?
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in West Hougham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 2.7 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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 is crisp.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. A wake in West Hougham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in West Hougham? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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