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Funeral and Wake Catering for Chegworth events
Funeral and wake catering in Chegworth: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in Chegworth?
Funeral and wake catering in Chegworth, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater pub wakes and wakes at home.
For a wake near Chegworth, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, 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 booking.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In winter, it’s dark in Chegworth by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow a little extra
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
We start when you give the word.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Wakes in Chegworth: venues and practical details
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Chegworth to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Chegworth is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Harrietsham station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Chegworth, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to wakes in Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chegworth include Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Park Gate Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Questions from Chegworth
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Chegworth close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
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.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Events we cater in Chegworth
It works for everyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
Families holding a service at Church of St Margaret often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- 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