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Funeral and wake catering in Westwood, Kent
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Westwood? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
Planning an event in Westwood?
About our funeral and wake catering in Westwood
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. On the menu are haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Westwood, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Where the van can park in Westwood
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Events we cater in Westwood
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
- Small family memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In winter, it is dark in Westwood by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
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 is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Westwood hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Westwood and across Kent
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Wakes in Westwood: venues and practical details
Westwood is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Westwood as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 922 places in Kent.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 4.1 miles north of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Westwood, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in CT4, we can fry fresh for your guests. Other places close to Westwood we cover include Marley (1 mile east), Heart's Delight (2 miles east), Bishopsbourne (2 miles north-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east) and Derringstone (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (5 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north).
Common questions in Westwood
What’s the nearest station to Westwood?
Bekesbourne station, about 4.1 miles north of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Westwood.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Towns and villages near Westwood
Other occasions in Westwood
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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