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Funeral and wake catering in Broomfield, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Broomfield and across Kent.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in Broomfield
Funeral and wake catering in Broomfield, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We are often asked to cater celebrations of life and family meals after the service, with gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Broomfield, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Broomfield is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Also near Broomfield
Also in Broomfield
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Wake catering near Broomfield
Broomfield is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wakes in Broomfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Broomfield to Canterbury (6 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Broomfield is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over the CT6 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Barley Close, The Meadows and Ladyfields or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Hunters Forstal (1 mile west), Herne (1 mile south-west), Hillborough (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile south-east) and Hawthorn (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (less than half a mile east)
FAQs for Broomfield
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Broomfield?
Herne Bay station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you cover Broomfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Broomfield. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Broomfield? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, 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. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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