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Funeral and Wake Catering for Dungate events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Dungate.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
A chip van near Dungate
Funeral and wake catering in Dungate, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. For wakes at church halls and clubs and remembrance gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Dungate, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Dungate?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever the occasion in Dungate, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
Dungate questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Catherine: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Dungate?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
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 photo if you’re not sure.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
The cost per head normally 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.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Dungate? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Dungate
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For wakes in Dungate, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Dungate. We serve 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Catherine often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Dungate; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
- Schools near Dungate include Fulston Manor School (2.3 miles north)
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In winter, it’s dark in Dungate by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Kent, including Dungate
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan seating for older guests
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Where the van can park in Dungate
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
Nearby places to Dungate
Also in Dungate
- 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