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Funeral and wake catering in Womenswold, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Womenswold.
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
Book the van in Womenswold
Womenswold: halls, homes and travel
Womenswold is about 7 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Womenswold, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Womenswold to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Margaret frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Womenswold, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the CT4 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Womenswold we cover include Woolage Green (1 mile south-east), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-west), Barham (1 mile west), Aylesham (1 mile north-east) and Out Elmstead (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles north-west).
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Womenswold
We cook as people come up. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
In rural Womenswold, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Womenswold
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. In Womenswold, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Womenswold
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Womenswold?
The closest is Snowdown station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
- Let us know of any allergies
- Build in time for delays
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Womenswold
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Nearby places to Womenswold
What else we do in Womenswold
Occasions we serve in Womenswold
It is one less thing to organise.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that Snowdown station, about 1.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. 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