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Funeral and wake catering in Wittersham, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Wittersham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
A chip van near Wittersham
How our funeral and wake catering works in Wittersham
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and memorial events and anniversaries, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Wittersham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why Wittersham hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Wittersham, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In summer, a wake in Wittersham has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
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Where the van can park in Wittersham
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- 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.
On the menu in Wittersham
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Wittersham
Do you come out to small places like Wittersham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Wittersham?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Mention allergies you know about
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Have chairs for those who need them
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Wake catering near Wittersham
Wittersham is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For wakes in Wittersham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the B2082 to reach Wittersham. After a service at Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 5 miles of Wittersham.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Street, Poplar Road and Swan Cottages, wherever the van can park. Wittersham sits on or near the B2082, which makes travel to your wake easy. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Acton (1 mile north-east), The Stocks (1 mile east), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Ypres Tower (4.8 miles south) and Smallhythe Place (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Wittersham includes Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (within half a mile north-west)
Perfect for your wake in Wittersham
It takes one job off a very long list.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Rye station, roughly 4.5 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- 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