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Funeral and Wake Catering in Medway

From the largest town to the smallest village in Medway, we’ll bring the van to you. Contact us for a quote.

Funeral and Wake Catering across Medway

Towns we cover in Medway

A fish and chip van for wakes and gatherings after a funeral. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or tell us about your event for a quote.

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Funeral and wake catering across Medway

Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for pub wakes and small family memorials.

On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule.

First, the plan: what, where and what time.
You hear back on the date and the price.
The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
The pitch is left tidy when we go.

What it costs in Medway

Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.

Why book with us

Hot food handed straight over
No surprises in your quote
Bookings across Medway, including Medway
We cook inside the van, whatever the weather

Getting a price

Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.

What’s near Gillingham

You’ll find the van serving near Chatham Free Library, The Robert Napier School and Featherby Junior School and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west), Ambley Wood (0.8 miles south), Holy Trinity Church (less than half a mile north-east) and The Star pub (0.6 miles west). The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.

Arranging a wake in Medway

Wakes across Medway are held at homes, halls, clubs and pubs, from Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester to its 48 villages and hamlets. The van needs a level spot nearby.

Gillingham: Relatives driving in can use the A2 and A231 to reach Gillingham. Families holding a service at Holy Trinity Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Summer evenings in Gillingham stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.

Cannot we just order from the chip shop?

Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.

DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.

Occasions we serve in Medway

It is one less thing to organise.

Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:

Village hall wakes
Memorial events and anniversaries
A tribute meal
Life celebrations

What comes out of the fryer

Curry sauce

Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.

Sausage and chips

For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.

Looking after everyone

Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:

Confirm the van can park at the hall
Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Build in time for delays
Choose a friend to be our contact

Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.

A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.

For event organisers in Medway

For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.

If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.

Questions from Medway

How long does set-up take?

We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.

Do you have a kids’ option?

Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.

What if the weather’s bad?

We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.

How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Medway?

We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.

Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?

Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.

Can you come to the house?

Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.

What food do you serve?

Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.

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

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