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Funeral and wake catering in Breach, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Breach? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book the van in Breach
About our funeral and wake catering in Breach
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it’s small family memorials and wakes at venues, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
In a small place like Breach, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are 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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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 will work through them with you.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Common questions in Breach
Could you trade in Berengrave Chalk Pit?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
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.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
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 will confirm the rest.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Wakes in Breach: venues and practical details
Breach is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. Wakes in Breach are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Newington station is about 0.8 miles away. Breach is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Breach we cover include Newington (1 mile south-east), Lower Hartlip (1 mile south-west), Lower Halstow (1 mile north-east), Upchurch (1 mile north) and Moor Street (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Court Hall Museum (3.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (5 miles west). Open spaces near Breach include Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Breach include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf pub (0.8 miles south-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in Breach
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever the occasion in Breach, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A tribute meal
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What affects the price in Breach
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Breach
What else we do in Breach
How it works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In winter, it’s dark in Breach by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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