Medway · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Chattenden
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Chattenden and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Chattenden
Funeral and wake catering in Chattenden, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater a wake at the family home and small family memorials.
For a wake near Chattenden, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chattenden?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Chattenden and across Medway
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Chattenden
Can you serve after a service at Bishop Gundulph Church?
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.
Is Chattenden close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
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 be honest about what’s possible.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Events we cater in Chattenden
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Chattenden, people book us for events such as:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
Local halls and clubs near Chattenden can host a wake if home is too small.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
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Other occasions in Chattenden
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
- Make sure older relatives can sit
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Chattenden is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Chattenden? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Chattenden
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Arranging a wake in Chattenden
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Chattenden and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 68 towns and villages across Medway. We serve events right across the region, from Chattenden to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
After a service at Bishop Gundulph Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For family travelling by train, Strood station, about 2.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
For wakes in ME3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Chattenden we cover include Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Chattenden include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pier pub (0.5 miles south)
- 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