Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Woodland events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Woodland and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A chip van near Woodland
Funeral and wake catering in Woodland, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. Typical bookings include family gatherings after a burial or cremation and pub wakes, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Woodland, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Wake catering near Woodland
Woodland is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We cover Woodland as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Woodland is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Woodland to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Woodland is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Woodland, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in CT18, we can fry fresh for your guests. For wakes just outside Woodland, we cover Skeete (1 mile south-west), Hemsted (1 mile north-west), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Ottinge (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Woodland include Tolsford Hill.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. 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.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Kent, including Woodland
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
More for events in Woodland
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Woodland; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Woodland?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
Woodland questions
What’s the nearest station to Woodland?
Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Woodland? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Woodland
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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