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Funeral and wake catering in Herne Common, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Herne Common: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Herne Common
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
About our funeral and wake catering in Herne Common
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We serve sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for memorial gatherings and gatherings after the committal.
In rural Herne Common, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What affects the price in Herne Common
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or CT6 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Herne Common: your questions answered
How far is Herne Common from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Herne Common?
Herne Bay station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Herne Common?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Herne Common and across Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price or the cost guide.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Herne Common?
It takes one job off a very long list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Herne Common, people book us for events such as:
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
- Small family memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
Wakes in Herne Common: venues and practical details
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Herne Common, and we will plan access and set-up. Herne Common is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
For a service at a church like Church of St Martin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Herne Common is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wherever your wake is in CT6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne Common include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles north)
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The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Herne Common. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Herne Common; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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