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Funeral and Wake Catering for Bishopsbourne events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Bishopsbourne? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering in Bishopsbourne
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bishopsbourne
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. On the menu are gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for gatherings at a village hall or club and remembrance gatherings.
In a small place like Bishopsbourne, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
After a funeral in Bishopsbourne
Bishopsbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Bishopsbourne to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Bishopsbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Bishopsbourne is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in CT4, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on The Street, Park Lane and Crows Camp Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Kingston (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile north), Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south) and Patrixbourne (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.2 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include The Mermaid Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow a little extra
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bishopsbourne?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. 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.
Why Bishopsbourne hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Bishopsbourne
Other occasions in Bishopsbourne
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Perfect for your wake in Bishopsbourne
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
These are some of the bookings we take in Bishopsbourne and Kent:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
Bishopsbourne questions
How far is Bishopsbourne from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Bishopsbourne?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. A wake in Bishopsbourne in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- You share 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Bishopsbourne, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
Where the van can park in Bishopsbourne
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- 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