Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Hickmans Green events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Hickmans Green and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Anniversary memorials
Book the van in Hickmans Green
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hickmans Green
Someone else can make the booking for you. We are often asked to cater anniversary memorials and family meals after the service, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Hickmans Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Occasions we serve in Hickmans Green
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Hickmans Green and Kent:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For a service at a church like St Barnabas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
Nearby places to Hickmans Green
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FAQs for Hickmans Green
What’s the nearest station to Hickmans Green?
Selling station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Is Hickmans Green close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Wake catering near Hickmans Green
Hickmans Green is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Hickmans Green is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Selling station, about 1 mile south-west, is the nearest station. Hickmans Green is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Hickmans Green is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in ME13, we can fry fresh for your guests. Other places close to Hickmans Green we cover include Winterbourne (1 mile south-east), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north-east), Oversland (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.1 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head pub (0.6 miles north)
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Hickmans Green; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Hickmans Green? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Hickmans Green
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Build in time for delays
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- 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