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Funeral and wake catering in Westenhanger, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Westenhanger.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
Book the van in Westenhanger
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in Westenhanger is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Westenhanger
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Typical bookings include village hall wakes and a wake at the family home, with mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Westenhanger, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
FAQs for Westenhanger
Is Westenhanger close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at All Saints Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you right away whether we’re available.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Takeaway run or book a 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 usually the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Nearby places to Westenhanger
Also in Westenhanger
Arranging a wake in Westenhanger
Westenhanger is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. People in Westenhanger book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Westenhanger is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Families holding a service at All Saints Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Westenhanger is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Westenhanger is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in CT21 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. For wakes just outside Westenhanger, we cover Newingreen (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile south), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east), Lympne (1 mile south-west) and Sandling (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hythe Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile south)
Where the van can park in Westenhanger
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why Westenhanger hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
What affects the price in Westenhanger
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Westenhanger?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
For family travelling by train, Westenhanger has its own station, Westenhanger station.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
- 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