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Funeral and wake catering in Hampton, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Hampton and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A chip van near Hampton
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hampton
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We are often asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and family meals after the service, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a wake in a place like Hampton, the village hall is often the heart of it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Build in time for delays
- Mention allergies you know about
- Cater for a few more than you expect
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Hampton: halls, homes and travel
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Hampton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hampton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east, is the nearest station. Hampton is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Hampton we cover include Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hampton include Herne Bay High School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Hampton Inn (within half a mile north-east)
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Hampton
Also in Hampton
Who books funeral and wake catering in Hampton?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Hampton book the van for occasions like:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at St Andrew's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
What happens on the day
On the day, 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. Summer evenings in Hampton 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.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Hampton questions
How far is Hampton from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Hampton?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
- 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