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Funeral and wake catering in Worth, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Worth.
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Book the van in Worth
Funeral and wake catering in Worth, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and wakes at church halls and clubs, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Worth, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Events we cater in Worth
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Sandwich station, about 1.1 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Worth is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Nearby places to Worth
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
After a funeral in Worth
Worth is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Bookings in Worth come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Worth to Canterbury (12 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Worth is within about 4 miles of the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT14, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on The Street, Temple Way and St Crispin Close, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Worth, we also cover Felderland (1 mile west), Ham (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile south-east), Statenborough (1 mile west) and Sandwich (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Worth include Sandwich Technology School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Pigeons pub (under half a mile north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Worth and across Kent
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Worth questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Worth?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
For event organisers in Worth
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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