Medway · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Grange
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Grange? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Grange
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Grange
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and gatherings after the committal.
In rural Grange, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
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.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
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, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Grange
What else we do in Grange
Perfect for your wake in Grange
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Grange. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Common questions in Grange
Which station is closest to Grange?
Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Grange?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Grange. In Grange, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or ME7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Allow for the service running over
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Wake catering near Grange
Grange is about 1 mile north of Gillingham, in Medway. Wakes in Grange are planned 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 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalen, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in ME7 and ME8 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Grange Road, Lower Featherby Road and Odo Rise, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Lower Twydall (1 mile south-east), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south), Darland (2 miles south-west) and Hale (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (3.3 miles west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Grange includes Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Grange include The Robert Napier School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Hastings Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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