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Funeral and wake catering in Culmers, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Culmers? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Life celebrations
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
Book the van in Culmers
How our funeral and wake catering works in Culmers
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. We are frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, serving gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Culmers, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What affects the price in Culmers
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Culmers?
It takes one job off a very long list.
Whatever the occasion in Culmers, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Arranging a wake in Culmers
Culmers is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. People in Culmers book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Culmers is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 2.2 miles west. Culmers is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We serve wakes across the ME13 postcode area. For wakes just outside Culmers, we cover Graveney (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Slutshole (1 mile south-east) and Hernhill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2 miles west)
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan seating for older guests
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Culmers?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Culmers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Culmers: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Culmers?
Faversham station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
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Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Culmers is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Related guides
- 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