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Funeral and wake catering in Broad Street, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Broad Street.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Broad Street
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Broad Street
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for memorial events and anniversaries and life celebrations.
Near Broad Street, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Broad Street: your questions answered
Is Broad Street close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Broad Street?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van come to Broad Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Broad Street. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Also near Broad Street
What else we do in Broad Street
Who books funeral and wake catering in Broad Street?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Family meals after the service
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
Relatives arriving by train should know that Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Broad Street: halls, homes and travel
Broad Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Broad Street or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Broad Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Broad Street to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Broad Street; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the ME17 postcode area. From Broad Street Hill and Pilgrims Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Broad Street we cover include Hucking (1 mile north-east), Hollingbourne (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile south), Ashbank (2 miles south) and Bicknor (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and KIMS hospital (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Hook and Hatchet pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
What affects the price in Broad Street
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let us know of any allergies
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In summer, a wake in Broad Street has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
For event organisers in Broad Street
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’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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