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Funeral and wake catering in Westwood, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Westwood and across Kent.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering for Westwood events
About our funeral and wake catering in Westwood
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Whether it’s memorial events and anniversaries and wakes at venues, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In Westwood, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
We start when you give the word.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Other occasions in Westwood
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, 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, and they’re on the menu.
After a funeral in Westwood
Westwood is about 1 mile south of Margate, in Kent. We cover Westwood as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St John the Baptist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Westwood is on or near the A254, handy for relatives driving in. Westwood is within about 2 miles of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of the CT9 and CT10 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Leo Road, Nash Road and Luna Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Westwood include the A254, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Flete (1 mile west), Haine (1 mile south), Margate (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile south) and Garlinge (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Westwood include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Westwood include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Orb pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Margate West (2 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Westwood
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Who books funeral and wake catering in Westwood?
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Westwood book the van for events such as:
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, Margate station is about 1.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Westwood is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Westwood
Which station is closest to Westwood?
The closest is Margate station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you serve near the sea around Westwood?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
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.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Kent, including Westwood
- 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