Medway · England
Funeral and wake catering in Fenn Street, Medway
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Fenn Street.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
Book the van in Fenn Street
How our funeral and wake catering works in Fenn Street
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We are frequently asked to cater remembrance gatherings and pub wakes, with gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Fenn Street, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Perfect for your wake in Fenn Street
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever the occasion in Fenn Street, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
Common questions in Fenn Street
Is Fenn Street close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: 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. Send us the address.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Fenn Street?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Fenn Street? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan for a few extra people
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Remember the journey from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Medway, including Fenn Street
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Late-December sunset in Fenn Street 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Related guides
Wake catering near Fenn Street
Fenn Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. For wakes in Fenn Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Fenn Street is one of 68 places in Medway where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Gillingham (Kent) station is about 4.4 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in ME3, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Winterberry Avenue, Sharnal Street and Parbrook Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Sharnal Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east) and Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Venues often 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 confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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