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Funeral and Wake Catering in Boughton Monchelsea
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Boughton Monchelsea.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Book the van in Boughton Monchelsea
How our funeral and wake catering works in Boughton Monchelsea
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Whether it’s gatherings at home after a funeral and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Boughton Monchelsea, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Allow a little extra
Remember the journey from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. A wake in Boughton Monchelsea in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Wake catering near Boughton Monchelsea
Boughton Monchelsea is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For wakes in Boughton Monchelsea, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Boughton Monchelsea. Boughton Monchelsea is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
With the B2163 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Boughton Monchelsea. For family travelling by train, the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 2.7 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Boughton Monchelsea, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a wake on streets such as Ewin Close, Robson Chase and Barton Drive, wherever the van can park. Boughton Monchelsea is on the B2163, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Boughton Green (1 mile west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Wierton (1 mile south-east) and Shepway (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find The Mall Maidstone (2.8 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles west) and Senacre Technology College (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Curious Eatery pub (within half a mile west)
Common questions in Boughton Monchelsea
Is Boughton Monchelsea too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Perfect for your wake in Boughton Monchelsea
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Whatever the occasion in Boughton Monchelsea, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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