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Funeral and Wake Catering for Dartford events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Dartford.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Dartford events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Dartford
Services often run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. We serve gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for small family memorials and village hall wakes.
For a wake in Dartford, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps, with parking for the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
What affects the price in Dartford
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Towns and villages near Dartford
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Dartford
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
See our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Dartford?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
In Dartford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
Local halls and clubs near Dartford can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
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 level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Arranging a wake in Dartford
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. For a wake in Dartford, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Dartford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A2 and A206 to reach Dartford. If relatives are coming by rail, Dartford station is in Dartford itself. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Dartford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A2 and A206 close by, Dartford is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Dartford has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are West Hill Hospital (0.6 miles west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Dartford include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy (0.7 miles south-east) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Colyers (2.9 miles north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Questions from Dartford
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Dartford from London?
About 14 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Dartford, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
- 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