Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Halfway Houses events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Halfway Houses? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Halfway Houses events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Halfway Houses
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after the committal and gatherings at a village hall or club.
Around Halfway Houses, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Wake catering near Halfway Houses
Halfway Houses is about 1 mile west of Minster, in Kent. For wakes in Halfway Houses, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Halfway Houses is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Halfway Houses to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Anywhere in ME12, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Power Station Road, Holmside Avenue and Labworth Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Queenborough (1 mile west), Sheerness (1 mile north-west), Rushenden (2 miles south-west), Blue Town (2 miles north-west) and Grain (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles south), Whitstable (12 miles south-east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queenborough Guildhall Museum (1.4 miles west) and Castle Rough (4.2 miles south).
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Minster (within half a mile east) and Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (0.5 miles east)
Where the van can park in Halfway Houses
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What affects the price in Halfway Houses
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Events in Halfway Houses and across Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
More for events in Halfway Houses
FAQs for Halfway Houses
What’s the nearest station to Halfway Houses?
The closest is Queenborough station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is Halfway Houses close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Allow a little extra
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. Sunset in Halfway Houses is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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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