Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Blue Town
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Blue Town.
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Planning an event in Blue Town?
About our funeral and wake catering in Blue Town
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. We serve pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and a tribute meal.
In Blue Town, the hall is often where people gather. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In Blue Town, it’s dark by 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 early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Blue Town
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Arranging a wake in Blue Town
Blue Town is about 3 miles north-west of Minster, in Kent. Blue Town is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Blue Town is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in Blue Town: Sheerness-On-Sea station. Relatives driving in can use the A249 to reach Blue Town.
Wherever your wake is in ME12, we can bring the van to you. Your wake could be at a house on New Road, Kent Road and West Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A249, Blue Town is simple for us to get to for your wake. If your venue is just outside Blue Town, we also cover Sheerness (1 mile south-east), Grain (2 miles north-west), Halfway Houses (2 miles south-east), Queenborough (2 miles south) and Wallend (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles south), Whitstable (14 miles south-east), Faversham (11 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles south-east) and Davington (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Bluetown Heritage Centre (less than half a mile east).
- Schools near Blue Town include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (2.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Public House (within half a mile north-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Blue Town
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Blue Town
Which station is closest to Blue Town?
Sheerness-On-Sea station, in Blue Town itself.
Is Blue Town close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cover Blue Town?
Yes, we do. Blue Town is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
- 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