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Funeral and Wake Catering in Bapchild
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bapchild? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering in Bapchild
How our funeral and wake catering works in Bapchild
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include pub wakes and small family memorials, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In rural Bapchild, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in Bapchild
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Bapchild, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
After a funeral in Bapchild
Bapchild is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings in Bapchild 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 cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Bapchild to Canterbury (14 miles away).
A club or hall near Bapchild gives space for everyone and parking for the van. For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Bapchild is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We also bring the van to wakes in Rodmersham (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile east) and Highsted (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include The Sittingbourne School (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include Black Lion Public House (0.9 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bapchild
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In summer, a wake in Bapchild has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Bapchild, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Bapchild and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Bapchild
Do you come out to small places like Bapchild?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Bapchild close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Build in time for delays
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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Other occasions in Bapchild
- 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