Medway · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Frindsbury
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Frindsbury and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
A chip van near Frindsbury
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Frindsbury stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Funeral and wake catering in Frindsbury, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. Typical bookings include family meals after the service and pub wakes, with pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Around Frindsbury, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Occasions we serve in Frindsbury
It takes one job off a very long list.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Frindsbury: Strood station.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Places near Frindsbury
Other occasions in Frindsbury
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Frindsbury
Is Frindsbury close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Broomhill Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Wakes in Frindsbury: venues and practical details
Frindsbury is about 1 mile north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Tell us where your wake in Frindsbury will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
After a service at All Saints Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Frindsbury is on or near the A289, handy for relatives driving in.
We serve wakes across the ME2 and ME1 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Mill Road, Grove Road and Bowes Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Frindsbury on the A289, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Frindsbury, we cover Rochester Riverside (1 mile south), Brompton (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (5 miles south), Twydall (4 miles south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.6 miles south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Frindsbury includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Temple School (0.8 miles north-west) and Fort Pitt Grammar School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles south-east)
- 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