Medway · England
Funeral and wake catering in Brompton, Medway
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Brompton? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Book the van in Brompton
About our funeral and wake catering in Brompton
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and memorial gatherings, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In Brompton, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Brompton
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
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FAQs for Brompton
We’re gathering after a service at Brompton Garrison Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Brompton?
Chatham station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Brompton.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In winter, it is dark in Brompton by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Wake catering near Brompton
Brompton is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. We cover Brompton as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Brompton is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Brompton to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Families holding a service at Brompton Garrison Church or St Michael the Archangel Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Local halls and clubs near Brompton can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
Wherever your wake is in ME4, ME7 and ME2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Dock Road, Globe Lane and South Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-west), Rochester Riverside (1 mile west), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south) and Hale (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south), Twydall (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (1.2 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-west). The countryside around Brompton includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Brompton include Brompton Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include King George V Public House (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (within half a mile south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles west)
Where the van can park in Brompton
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Perfect for your wake in Brompton
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- A tribute meal
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Chatham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What affects the price in Brompton
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Brompton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
- 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