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Funeral and Wake Catering for Bogle events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Bogle.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
Book the van in Bogle
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bogle
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Popular choices include gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater small family memorials and wakes at home.
In a small place like Bogle, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Mention allergies you know about
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Allow a little extra
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Occasions we serve in Bogle
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Teynham station is about 1.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Bogle. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Bogle
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Bogle and across Kent
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Other occasions in Bogle
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In summer, a wake in Bogle has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Bogle: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Bogle?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Bogle: halls, homes and travel
Bogle is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For a wake in Bogle, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Bogle is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Bogle is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in ME9, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Lynsted Lane and Bogle Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Lynsted (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile north-west), Bapchild (1 mile west), Rodmersham (1 mile west) and Erriottwood (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (2.3 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
- Schools near Bogle include Sittingbourne Community College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Black Lion Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
- 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