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Funeral and Wake Catering for Eastwood events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Eastwood.
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Eastwood events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Eastwood
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. We’re often asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and remembrance gatherings, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Eastwood, 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.
Events we cater in Eastwood
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Eastwood, people book us for events such as:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Harrietsham station, about 2.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Wake catering near Eastwood
Eastwood is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Eastwood and nearby villages. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Eastwood is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of ME17. Close by, we cover wakes in Broadstone (1 mile south-east), Grafty Green (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile north-west), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north) and Liverton Street (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Provender Public House (0.5 miles west)
Also near Eastwood
Also in Eastwood
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Service time
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ensure older relatives can sit
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Late-December sunset in Eastwood is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Eastwood: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Eastwood?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Eastwood.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
- 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