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Funeral and wake catering in Grove, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Grove: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
A chip van near Grove
Funeral and wake catering in Grove, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Whether it’s village hall wakes and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Grove, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Arranging a wake in Grove
Grove is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For wakes in Grove, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Grove. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mildred, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Grove is within about 6 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in CT3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in Preston (1 mile south-east), Upstreet (1 mile north), West Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), East Stourmouth (2 miles east) and Sarre (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Grove Ferry Inn (0.9 miles north)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Grove?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For family travelling by train, Sturry station is about 3.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Grove
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Grove and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Have napkins and bins ready.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Nearby places to Grove
Other occasions in Grove
Common questions in Grove
How far is Grove from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mildred: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Summer evenings in Grove stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
- 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