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Funeral and wake catering in Harrietsham, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Harrietsham.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at venues
A chip van near Harrietsham
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Harrietsham is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Harrietsham
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. We are frequently asked to cater life celebrations and anniversary memorials, serving gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Around Harrietsham, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why Harrietsham hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including Harrietsham
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
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:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Build in time for delays
- Let us know of any allergies
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Where the van can park in Harrietsham
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Harrietsham?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Harrietsham and Kent:
- Anniversary memorials
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
For family travelling by train, Harrietsham station is in Harrietsham itself.
Before you book anyone
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
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What affects the price in Harrietsham
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Harrietsham: halls, homes and travel
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For wakes in Harrietsham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Harrietsham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Families holding a service at Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Harrietsham is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in ME17. Whether your wake is on Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck Public House (within half a mile west)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Harrietsham
Which station is closest to Harrietsham?
Harrietsham station, in Harrietsham itself.
Can you serve after a service at Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Harrietsham?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Where can the van park?
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 photo.
Do you come to Harrietsham?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Harrietsham and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
- 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