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Funeral and Wake Catering in Harvel
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Harvel? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Harvel
How our funeral and wake catering works in Harvel
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for a wake at the family home and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
In rural Harvel, home or the hall is usual. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Harvel
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
After a funeral in Harvel
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Around Harvel, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Sole Street station, about 2.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
This part of Kent takes in DA13, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Harvel, we cover Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Harvel includes Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (1.7 miles north)
For event organisers in Harvel
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Also near Harvel
What else we do in Harvel
Events we cater in Harvel
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Harvel and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
After a service at Church of Our Lady of the Meadow, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
Harvel: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Harvel?
The closest is Sole Street station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Harvel?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What the van needs
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
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Summer evenings in Harvel stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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