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Funeral and Wake Catering in Kent

Covering 922 places across Kent for funeral and wake catering, fried fresh to order, served from the hatch.

Funeral and Wake Catering across Kent

Funeral and wake catering across Kent

A fish and chip van for wakes and gatherings after a funeral. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and tell us about your event for a quote.

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Funeral and wake catering in Kent: what to expect

Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and anniversary memorials, with gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.

The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day.

Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.

Pricing in Kent

A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.

What you get with us

No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Fish and chips fried fresh on site
A menu almost everyone likes
Events across Kent

Get a quote

We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.

Near you in Maidstone

You will find the van serving near Paper Makers Arms, Maidstone Grammar School and St Philip's Church, among other places. Also close by are River Len LNR (within half a mile north-east), South Borough Primary School (under half a mile south) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west). The closest station to Maidstone is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Carriage Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Maidstone include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.

Wake catering across Kent

Wakes across Kent are held at homes, halls, clubs and pubs, from Maidstone, Ashford and Canterbury to its 767 villages and hamlets. We need somewhere level to park close by. Parts of Kent are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape and the High Weald National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events. Around 219 places in Kent are close to the coast, where we always think about shelter for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.

Maidstone: For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. If the funeral is at a church such as St Philip's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Summer evenings in Maidstone stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.

How we price fish and chips for the wake

There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:

Distance and any road charges
Your choice of menu
The minimum booking
How long we serve

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.

Getting an accurate quote

When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:

A picture of the parking spot
Where the event is
Allergies and diets you know about
Anything awkward about the way in

Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.

Occasions we serve in Kent

It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.

The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:

Wakes at church halls and clubs
Celebrations of life
Wakes at venues
Wakes at home

A fish and chip van or other catering?

For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice.

Questions to ask before booking

How many hours the van serves
Any travel, parking or access charges
Allergen information for each item
The van’s size and access needs

What comes out of the fryer

Pie and chips

Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.

Mushy peas

Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.

Takeaway run or book a van?

Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.

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.

Common questions in Kent

How fast is service?

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.

Do you serve wakes at home?

Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.

How do we estimate numbers?

Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.

How do you handle allergies?

Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.

What if the weather’s bad?

We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.

Is everything cooked fresh?

Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.

How long does set-up take?

That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.