Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Chislet, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Chislet and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Chislet events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Chislet
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include family gatherings after a burial or cremation and memorial gatherings, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Chislet, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Chislet
What else we do in Chislet
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Chislet is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
What affects the price in Chislet
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Service time
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Chislet? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Chislet
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Wakes in Chislet: venues and practical details
Chislet is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Chislet to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Chislet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 4 miles of Chislet.
We cover wakes in every part of CT3. For wakes just outside Chislet, we cover Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Chitty (1 mile east), Boyden Gate (1 mile north), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Hoath (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chislet include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Perfect for your wake in Chislet
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Chislet, people book us for events such as:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 3.7 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Chislet: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Chislet?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Chislet?
Herne Bay station, about 3.7 miles north-west of the centre.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow for the service running over
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A table of photos helps people talk.
- 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