Medway · England
Funeral and wake catering in Halling, Medway
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Halling and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in Halling
Funeral and wake catering in Halling, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We’re often asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and a tribute meal, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Halling, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Perfect for your wake in Halling
It can be a fitting tribute.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family meals after the service
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
- Pub wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, there is a station right in Halling: Halling station.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Halling and across Medway
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Halling
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Towns and villages near Halling
Other occasions in Halling
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Halling questions
How far is Halling from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park in Holborough Marshes?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Medway included. Find your area.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Late-December sunset in Halling is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask the venue about the van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Arranging a wake in Halling
Halling is about 3 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. People in Halling book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in ME2 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include High Street, Kent Road and Essex Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Wouldham (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile south-west), North Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile south) and Peters Village (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (7 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-east) and Luton (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east) and Rochester Castle (3.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Halling include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Homeward Bound pub (less than half a mile south)
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Halling
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
For event organisers in Halling
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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