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Funeral and wake catering in Eastling, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Eastling: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A chip van near Eastling
Wakes in Eastling: venues and practical details
Eastling is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. For a wake in Eastling, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Eastling. Eastling is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Eastling; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME13, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include The Street, Meeson's Close and Eastling Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Eastling, we also cover The Valley (2 miles south), Throwley (2 miles south-east), Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-east), Painter's Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Stalisfield Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (0.9 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Eastling
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and village hall wakes, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Eastling, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Sunset in Eastling is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Let us know of any allergies
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Nearby places to Eastling
Also in Eastling
Where the van can park in Eastling
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Events in Eastling and across Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Questions from Eastling
Could you trade in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Eastling too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Eastling?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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