Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Grafty Green events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Grafty Green.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering in Grafty Green
Funeral and wake catering in Grafty Green, cooked to order
Services often run over, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for pub wakes and gatherings at a village hall or club.
For a wake near Grafty Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In summer, a wake in Grafty Green has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. 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.
Why Grafty Green hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Grafty Green
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: 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.
Do you come out to small places like Grafty Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Grafty Green?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Grafty Green, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Lenham station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Grafty Green: halls, homes and travel
Grafty Green is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Grafty Green, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Grafty Green is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the ME17 postcode area. From Church Road, Woodcock Lane and Headcorn Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Grafty Green we cover include Liverton Street (1 mile north), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east), Broadstone (1 mile south-west), Eastwood (1 mile west) and Platt's Heath (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1 mile south-east).
- Schools near Grafty Green include The Lenham School (2.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Head Public House (under half a mile north)
What affects the price in Grafty Green
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Grafty Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Grafty Green
What else we do in Grafty Green
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask the venue about the van
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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