Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Gushmere events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Gushmere? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in Gushmere?
Funeral and wake catering in Gushmere, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. On the menu are cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are often booked for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and memorial events and anniversaries.
In a small place like Gushmere, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Common questions in Gushmere
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Gushmere from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Occasions we serve in Gushmere
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
These are some of the bookings we take in Gushmere and Kent:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Gushmere: halls, homes and travel
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Gushmere will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Gushmere is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Gushmere to Canterbury (7 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Selling station, about 0.6 miles east, is the nearest station. Gushmere is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over the ME13 postcode area. Local streets include Selling Road and Vicarage Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Gushmere we cover include Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (0.5 miles east)
Nearby places to Gushmere
Other occasions in Gushmere
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. In Gushmere, it is 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.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Mention allergies you know about
We serve when people are ready.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Gushmere?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Gushmere
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
See our prices page and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Gushmere
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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 goes perfectly with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
- 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