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Funeral and wake catering in Clement Street, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Clement Street: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering in Clement Street
Wakes in Clement Street: venues and practical details
Clement Street is about 2 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Clement Street, and we will plan access and set-up. Clement Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of Saint Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Clement Street; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in BR8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Clement Street, we also cover Hawley (1 mile north-east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile east), South Darenth (2 miles south-east), Darenth (2 miles east) and St Margarets (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (6 miles east), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eynsford Castle (3 miles south) and West Hill Hospital (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Clement Street include Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Wilmington Academy (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (1 mile north)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Clement Street
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and gatherings at home after a funeral, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Clement Street, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Common questions in Clement Street
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
We are gathering after a service at Church of Saint Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van come to Clement Street?
Yes, we do. Clement Street is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What affects the price in Clement Street
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Clement 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.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Mention allergies you know about
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Towns and villages near Clement Street
What else we do in Clement Street
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Clement Street
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Clement Street
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Clement Street and the whole of Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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