Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Great Chart events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Great Chart and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in Great Chart
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering in Great Chart, fried fresh
Services often run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. For scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Great Chart, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Wakes in Great Chart: venues and practical details
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. For a wake in Great Chart, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Great Chart is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Great Chart to Canterbury (14 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Ashford International station is about 1.8 miles away. Great Chart is within about 6 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 TN23 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Great Chart we cover include Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Great Chart include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Black Dog pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Great Chart questions
Do you come out to small places like Great Chart?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Great Chart close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Nearby places to Great Chart
Also in Great Chart
Who books funeral and wake catering in Great Chart?
It suits all ages.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
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, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask the venue about the van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We serve when people are ready.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Step by step
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. A wake in Great Chart in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
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.
Read more
- 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