Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Bay View, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bay View? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
A chip van near Bay View
Perfect for your wake in Bay View
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bay View
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it is gatherings at home after a funeral and family meals after the service, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In rural Bay View, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Arranging a wake in Bay View
Bay View is about 4 miles east of Minster, in Kent. For a wake in Bay View, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Bay View is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For wakes in ME12, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Mustards Road, Warden View Gardens and Danes Drive or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Bay View, we also cover Uplees (4 miles south), Oare (5 miles south), Conyer (5 miles south-west), Teynham Street (5 miles south-west) and The Brents (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles south-west), Whitstable (7 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles east) and Minster (4 miles west).
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Bay View
Is Bay View close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Bay View too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
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.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. In summer, a wake in Bay View has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
We serve when people are ready.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Also near Bay View
What else we do in Bay View
- 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