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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hernhill events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Hernhill and the surrounding area.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book the van in Hernhill
About our funeral and wake catering in Hernhill
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include memorial events and anniversaries and scattering of ashes gatherings, serving gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Hernhill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Hernhill: halls, homes and travel
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. For wakes in Hernhill, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Hernhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hernhill to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Hernhill is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in ME13, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We also bring the van to wakes in Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
Places near Hernhill
Other occasions in Hernhill
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Perfect for your wake in Hernhill
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
For family travelling by train, Selling station, about 2.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
What happens on the day
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. In Hernhill, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Hernhill hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Hernhill and across Kent
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Questions from Hernhill
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Hernhill?
Selling station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
- 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