Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Westwell events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Westwell? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Westwell?
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
About our funeral and wake catering in Westwell
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it is wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Westwell, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
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Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask the venue about the van
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Westwell; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Can’t 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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
FAQs for Westwell
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
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 will follow the site rules.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Wakes in Westwell: venues and practical details
Westwell is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Westwell to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Westwell to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Westwell; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN25, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Tutt Hill (1 mile south-west), Ram Lane (1 mile west), Potters Corner (1 mile south), Westwell Leacon (2 miles west) and Hothfield (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your wake in Westwell
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- A tribute meal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Charing station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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