Medway · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hale, Medway
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Hale.
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
A chip van near Hale
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hale
Someone else can make the booking for you. Typical bookings include scattering of ashes gatherings and village hall wakes, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
Near Hale, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
More for events in Hale
Wake catering near Hale
Hale is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. For a wake in Hale, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Hale. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hale to Canterbury (23 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Gillingham (Kent) station is about 1.6 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hale, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the ME5 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Hale, we also cover Darland (1 mile south-east), Capstone (1 mile south-east), Luton (1 mile north-west), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Rochester (3 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Frindsbury (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Hale includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Hale include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and The Robert Napier School (1 mile north)
- Local pubs include The Star pub (0.7 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.4 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Events we cater in Hale
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Hale:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
Families holding a service at Christ Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Hale; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hale
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Hale?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
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.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hale?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Hale hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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