Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Caring events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Caring.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Caring
Common questions in Caring
Is Caring close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Caring?
Bearsted station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we’re available.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Funeral and wake catering in Caring, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater pub wakes and wakes at church halls and clubs.
Near Caring, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Caring?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Whatever the occasion in Caring, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
If relatives are coming by rail, Bearsted station, about 1.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Caring?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Towns and villages near Caring
More for events in Caring
Wakes in Caring: venues and practical details
Caring is about 3 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Caring as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Caring is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Caring to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
After a service at St Nicholas's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Caring; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Caring Lane and Caring Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Otham (1 mile south-west), Bearsted (1 mile north-west), Langley (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile south) and Willington (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Maidstone (3.1 miles west) and Laundry Museum (1.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Orchard Spot Public House (1 mile west)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In summer, a wake in Caring has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Caring, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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’s fried on the spot.
- 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