Medway · England
Funeral and wake catering in Allhallows-on-Sea, Medway
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Allhallows-on-Sea? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Allhallows-on-Sea
About our funeral and wake catering in Allhallows-on-Sea
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after the committal and a tribute meal.
For a wake near Allhallows-on-Sea, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. A wake in Allhallows-on-Sea in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Allhallows-on-Sea
What else we do in Allhallows-on-Sea
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Occasions we serve in Allhallows-on-Sea
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Medway, including Allhallows-on-Sea
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Wakes in Allhallows-on-Sea: venues and practical details
Allhallows-on-Sea is in Medway. We cover Allhallows-on-Sea as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 68 places across Medway. We serve events right across the region, from Allhallows-on-Sea to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Chalkwell station is about 4.6 miles away.
This part of Medway takes in ME3. From Avery Way, Queensway and Park End View or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Allhallows-on-Sea we cover include Allhallows (1 mile south-west), Lower Stoke (1 mile south-west), Middle Stoke (2 miles south-west), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (9 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chartwell Private Hospital (5.2 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Two Tree Island.
- Local pubs include Rose And Crown Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Allhallows-on-Sea questions
Which station is closest to Allhallows-on-Sea?
Chalkwell station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
Is Allhallows-on-Sea close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you right away whether we are available.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
- 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