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Funeral and Wake Catering in Boughton under Blean
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 Boughton under Blean.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering for Boughton under Blean events
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Boughton under Blean hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering in Boughton under Blean, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, with cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Boughton under Blean, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
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Wake catering near Boughton under Blean
Boughton under Blean is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Boughton under Blean as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Boughton under Blean is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
If relatives are coming by rail, Selling station is about 1.4 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Boughton under Blean; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Boughton under Blean is within about 6 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We serve wakes across ME13. We can serve a wake on streets such as London Road, The Street and The Crescent or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Boughton under Blean, we also cover Hickmans Green (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (1 mile south), Dunkirk (1 mile east), Oversland (1 mile south) and South Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Head pub (under half a mile west)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Boughton under Blean
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Boughton under Blean?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Boughton under Blean book the van for occasions like:
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Families holding a service at St Barnabas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
What affects the price in Boughton under Blean
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in Boughton under Blean. A wake in Boughton under Blean in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Boughton under Blean? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Questions from Boughton under Blean
How far is Boughton under Blean from London?
About 48 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at St Barnabas?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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