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Funeral and Wake Catering for Danaway events
Funeral and wake catering in Danaway: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Danaway
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Funeral and wake catering in Danaway, cooked to order
Services frequently run over, and we will work around the service and the family. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and a tribute meal.
Near Danaway, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Where the van can park in Danaway
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price or the cost guide.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. In Danaway, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Common questions in Danaway
Which station is closest to Danaway?
Newington station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
How far is Danaway from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Danaway?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
For event organisers in Danaway
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 generally the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Places near Danaway
Other occasions in Danaway
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let us know of any allergies
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Arranging a wake in Danaway
Danaway is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Danaway. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
A club or hall near Danaway gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Danaway; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in ME9, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Westfield Gardens, Oak Close and Wormdale Hill; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Oad Street (1 mile south-east), Chestnut Street (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north), Keycol (1 mile north-east) and Bobbing (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles east) and Bayford Court (3 miles east). The countryside around Danaway includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (1.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include Plough & Harrow pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles east)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Danaway?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take around Danaway:
- Life celebrations
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Anniversary memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Newington station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- 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