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Funeral and wake catering in Frinsted, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Frinsted? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Frinsted
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Allow for the service running over
We park quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Funeral and wake catering in Frinsted, fried fresh
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater family meals after the service and wakes at church halls and clubs.
In rural Frinsted, home or the hall is usual. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
After a funeral in Frinsted
Frinsted is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For wakes in Frinsted, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
After a service at St Giles, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Frinsted; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, Bottom Pond Road and Dray's Field or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Milstead (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (2 miles east), Bluetown (2 miles east), Wichling (2 miles east) and West Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west) and Laundry Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.5 miles west)
Perfect for your wake in Frinsted
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 3 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups typically 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.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Frinsted
What else we do in Frinsted
Why choose a fish and chip van in Frinsted?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Frinsted
Is Frinsted too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. A wake in Frinsted in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Frinsted
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
- 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