Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Bean
Funeral and wake catering in Bean: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Bean
Bean: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Bean too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
About our funeral and wake catering in Bean
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. We are often asked to cater life celebrations and family meals after the service, serving cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Near Bean, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask the venue about the van
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price or the cost guide.
More for events in Bean
Occasions we serve in Bean
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bean and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 1.7 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there’s a minimum
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Wakes in Bean: venues and practical details
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. Around Bean, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Bean is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
Bean is on or near the B255, handy for relatives driving in. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bean; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in DA2, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Bean include the B255, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Bean we cover include Green Street Green (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile west), Swanscombe (1 mile north) and Grubb Street (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east) and Swanley (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Stone Museum of Geology (2.2 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Bean include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Bean include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse pub (within half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Bean
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
When we arrive, 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. Late-December sunset in Bean is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
- 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