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Funeral and Wake Catering in Faversham
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Faversham and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Planning an event in Faversham?
About our funeral and wake catering in Faversham
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Typical bookings include wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and a tribute meal, serving sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
For a wake in Faversham, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Questions from Faversham
What’s the nearest station to Faversham?
Faversham has its own station: Faversham station.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you cover Faversham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Faversham is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let us know of any allergies
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In Faversham, it’s 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 the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Faversham
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Wake catering near Faversham
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Faversham will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Faversham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives driving in can use the A2 and A251 to reach Faversham.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Faversham include the A2 and A251, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Mechanics Arms (under half a mile north)
Occasions we serve in Faversham
It suits all ages.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Faversham book the van for occasions like:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Faversham has its own station, Faversham station.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- 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.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Faversham?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Faversham hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Faversham and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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