Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in West Hythe, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake to West Hythe and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for West Hythe events
About our funeral and wake catering in West Hythe
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For wakes at church halls and clubs and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near West Hythe, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Where the van can park in West Hythe
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in West Hythe
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Wakes in West Hythe: venues and practical details
West Hythe is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. In and around West Hythe, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Stephen, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. West Hythe is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. West Hythe is within about 3 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the CT21 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Royal Military Road, St Mary's Road and West Hythe Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Lympne (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (1 mile south-east), Berwick (1 mile north), Pedlinge (1 mile north-east) and Newingreen (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Hythe Museum (2.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Botolphs Bridge Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in West Hythe
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in West Hythe is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Also near West Hythe
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What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Common questions in West Hythe
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Stephen?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How do we estimate numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
Can the van come to West Hythe?
Yes, we do. West Hythe is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Who books funeral and wake catering in West Hythe?
It takes one job off a very long list.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 1.9 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- 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