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Funeral and wake catering in Four Oaks, Kent
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 Four Oaks.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering for Four Oaks events
Funeral and wake catering in Four Oaks, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at a village hall or club and anniversary memorials.
Near Four Oaks, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. A wake in Four Oaks in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Four Oaks? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Four Oaks: venues and practical details
Four Oaks is about 1 mile west of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in the ME13 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
We serve wakes across the ME13 postcode area. For wakes just outside Four Oaks, we cover Ospringe (1 mile south-east), Norton Ash (1 mile west), Oare (1 mile north-east), Deerton Street (1 mile north-west) and Davington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles west), Whitstable (8 miles east) and Herne Bay (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.3 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (1.7 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow a little extra
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Also near Four Oaks
What else we do in Four Oaks
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Four Oaks and across Kent
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Occasions we serve in Four Oaks
It takes one job off a very long list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Four Oaks, people book us for occasions like:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
Four Oaks questions
Do you come out to small places like Four Oaks?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What affects the price in Four Oaks
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Four Oaks
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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