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Funeral and Wake Catering in Hersden
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Hersden.
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Hersden?
Funeral and wake catering in Hersden, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after the committal and wakes at home.
In Hersden, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Wake catering near Hersden
Hersden is about 4 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. In and around Hersden, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve 922 places across Kent.
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Hersden is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on The Firs, The Sycamores and Chequer Tree Close, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Hersden, we cover Westbere (1 mile south-west), Stodmarsh (1 mile south-east), Hoath (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile north) and Sturry (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hersden include Spires Academy (0.5 miles west) and Frank Montgomery School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Hersden?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Kent, including Hersden
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow a little extra
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In Hersden, it is 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Common questions in Hersden
What’s the nearest station to Hersden?
Sturry station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Hersden from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Events we cater in Hersden
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Relatives arriving by train should know that Sturry station, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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