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Funeral and wake catering in Bicknor, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Bicknor: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
Book the van in Bicknor
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
About our funeral and wake catering in Bicknor
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. Whether it’s wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and life celebrations, we can cook gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Bicknor, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Bicknor questions
Is Bicknor close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Bicknor?
Hollingbourne station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Wake catering near Bicknor
Bicknor is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For wakes in Bicknor, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Bicknor. Bicknor is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bicknor to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bicknor, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over the ME9 postcode area. Other places close to Bicknor we cover include Hucking (1 mile west), Wormshill (1 mile south-east), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south-west) and Eyhorne Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (10 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
A little further out are Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (4.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Mention allergies you know about
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Bicknor, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
For event organisers in Bicknor
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Towns and villages near Bicknor
Other occasions in Bicknor
Occasions we serve in Bicknor
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
In Bicknor and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Village hall wakes
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- 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