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Funeral and Wake Catering in Herne
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Herne.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
A chip van near Herne
About our funeral and wake catering in Herne
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for family meals after the service and gatherings at home after a funeral.
For a wake in a place like Herne, the village hall is often the heart of it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
FAQs for Herne
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Martin: can you come?
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. Send us the address.
Where can the van park?
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.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
For event organisers in Herne
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In Herne, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Herne
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Herne
What else we do in Herne
Wakes in Herne: venues and practical details
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Herne. Herne is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Martin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Herne is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Herne we cover include Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 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 (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne include Herne Bay High School (1.2 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Build in time for delays
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
- 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