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Funeral and wake catering in Wingham, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Wingham and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Wingham events
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In summer, a wake in Wingham has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
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Funeral and wake catering in Wingham, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after the committal and remembrance gatherings, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Wingham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Wingham
We are gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Wingham from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we are available.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Wingham hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Wingham and across Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Wakes in Wingham: venues and practical details
Wingham is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wingham is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Wingham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
For wakes in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, St Mary's Meadow and Harris's Alley or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Wingham we cover include Broomhill (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile south-east), Wingham Green (1 mile west), Wingham Well (1 mile south-west) and Shatterling (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.7 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Occasions we serve in Wingham
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
Towns and villages near Wingham
What else we do in Wingham
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
- 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