Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Garlinge Green
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Garlinge Green and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Book the van in Garlinge Green
Questions from Garlinge Green
Which station is closest to Garlinge Green?
Chartham station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Can the van park in Broadham Down?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Garlinge Green?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Funeral and wake catering in Garlinge Green, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
Near Garlinge Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Perfect for your wake in Garlinge Green
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Garlinge Green book the van for occasions like:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Chartham station, about 1.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake. In winter, it is dark in Garlinge Green by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Garlinge Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Garlinge Green: halls, homes and travel
Garlinge Green is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Garlinge Green. We serve 922 places in Kent.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Garlinge Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Petham (1 mile south-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile north-west), Chartham (2 miles north) and Anvil Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east) and Whitstable (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow for the service running over
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. A chip van frequently 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
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
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Also in Garlinge Green
- 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