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Funeral and wake catering in Cobham, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Cobham.
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Cobham?
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Cobham
Services frequently run over, and we will work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include gatherings after scattering ashes and a wake at the family home, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Cobham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Cobham, and we will check the date and send a price.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
After a funeral in Cobham
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. From the centre of Cobham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Anywhere in DA12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Cobham, we also cover Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Cobham includes Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
Nearby places to Cobham
Also in Cobham
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Cobham; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Cobham? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Cobham?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever the occasion in Cobham, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
After a service at Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Cobham
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van park in Jeskyns?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Cobham?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
For event organisers in Cobham
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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