Medway · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Church Street
Funeral and wake catering in Church Street: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Planning an event in Church Street?
Church Street: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Church Street?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Church Street close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Church Street
It’s an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and life celebrations.
For a wake near Church Street, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Church Street: halls, homes and travel
Church Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. From the centre of Church Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 68 places across Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre.
We take the van to wakes all over ME3. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Lower Higham (1 mile south), Cliffe Woods (1 mile east), Mockbeggar (2 miles south-east), Higham (2 miles south) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers pub (0.7 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the space and the way in
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 usually simpler.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Church Street; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Who books funeral and wake catering in Church Street?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
In Church Street and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there is a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
Nearby places to Church Street
Other occasions in Church Street
- 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