Medway · England
Funeral and wake catering in Chatham, Medway
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Chatham.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A chip van near Chatham
Wake catering near Chatham
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. In and around Chatham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 68 places across Medway. We serve events right across the region, from Chatham to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Chatham may suit. For family travelling by train, Chatham station, about 1.7 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Chatham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across the ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A2 and A229 close by, Chatham is easy for us to reach for your wake. We also bring the van to wakes in Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). Chatham is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Chatham includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Chatham include Walderslade Girls' School (less than half a mile south-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Huntsman pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Chatham Free Library (1.6 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-west)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Chatham
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it is a favourite meal in someone’s memory and remembrance gatherings, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
For a wake in Chatham, a hall or club with parking makes things easy, with the van in the car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
More for events in Chatham
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Allow a little extra
- Build in time for delays
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Occasions we serve in Chatham
It can be a fitting tribute.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
With the A2 and A229 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Chatham.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chatham?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Medway, including Chatham
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Late-December sunset in Chatham is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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 will work through them with you.
Chatham: your questions answered
Can the van park in Darland Banks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Chatham?
Chatham station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
- 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