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Funeral and wake catering in Bexon, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Bexon: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
A chip van near Bexon
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bexon
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it’s gatherings at a village hall or club and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
For a wake near Bexon, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Towns and villages near Bexon
Other occasions in Bexon
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why Bexon hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Bexon and across Kent
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Where the van can park in Bexon
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Bexon
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Bexon; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Bexon
Can the van park in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Bexon
Bexon is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bexon and nearby villages. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Baptist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Bexon, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in ME9. For wakes just outside Bexon, we cover Tunstall (1 mile north), Dungate (2 miles east), Highsted (2 miles north-east), Heart's Delight (2 miles north) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (3.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Fulston Manor School (2.3 miles north-east)
- 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