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Funeral and Wake Catering for Wye events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Wye and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering in Wye
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Wye
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and typical bookings are for wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
In a small place like Wye, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In summer, a wake in Wye has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall has an urn
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Common questions in Wye
We’re gathering after a service at Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Wye?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to Wye?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Wye and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Wake catering near Wye
Wye is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Wye to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Wye station serves Wye directly. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Wye, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN25, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as High Street, Church Street and The Green, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Wye, we cover Kempe's Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Corner (1 mile north-west), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north-west), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Folly Town (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (9 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (3.8 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Wye School (less than half a mile north-east) and Wye School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The New Flying Horse pub (under half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Also in Wye
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Events we cater in Wye
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
After a service at Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Wye
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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