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Funeral and Wake Catering in Chartway Street
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Chartway Street and the surrounding area.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering in Chartway Street
Funeral and wake catering in Chartway Street, fried fresh
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. For village hall wakes and gatherings at home after a funeral, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
In rural Chartway Street, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
FAQs for Chartway Street
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Chartway Street?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake. Sunset in Chartway Street is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Chartway Street
Also in Chartway Street
After a funeral in Chartway Street
Chartway Street is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wakes in Chartway Street are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Chartway Street to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 3 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chartway Street; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in ME17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Chartway Street and Workhouse Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles north-east), Leeds (2 miles north) and Ashbank (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (1 mile south-west) and KIMS hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Perfect for your wake in Chartway Street
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
Families holding a service at St Peter's and St Paul's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 typically simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask the venue about the van
- Build in time for delays
We park quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
- 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