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Funeral and Wake Catering in Graveney
Funeral and wake catering in Graveney: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A chip van near Graveney
Funeral and wake catering in Graveney, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for celebrations of life and scattering of ashes gatherings.
In rural Graveney, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Graveney
Which station is closest to Graveney?
Faversham station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come to Graveney?
We do. We serve events in Graveney and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Graveney.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Wake catering near Graveney
Graveney is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Graveney will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 5 miles of Graveney.
We cover wakes in every part of ME13. From Murton Place, Sandbanks Lane and Seasalter Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Culmers (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Hernhill (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Graveney includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2.1 miles west)
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What else we do in Graveney
Perfect for your wake in Graveney
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Faversham station is about 2.4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Graveney
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your guests already know
- All the chip-shop extras
For event organisers in Graveney
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Graveney; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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- 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