Medway · England
Funeral and wake catering in High Halstow, Medway
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in High Halstow and the surrounding area.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering for High Halstow events
Funeral and wake catering in High Halstow, fried fresh
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. On the menu are haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and wakes at church halls and clubs.
Near High Halstow, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. 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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 generally simpler.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Build in time for delays
- Allow a little extra
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Let us know of any allergies
We serve when people are ready.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often 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.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In summer, a wake in High Halstow has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your wake in High Halstow
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For a service at a church like Church of St Margaret, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in High Halstow? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in High Halstow
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
High Halstow: halls, homes and travel
High Halstow is in Medway. People in High Halstow book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. High Halstow is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 4.4 miles south.
We take the van to wakes all over the ME3 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on The Street, Drayton Close and Valentine Drive or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to High Halstow we cover include Sharnal Street (1 mile south-east), Fenn Street (1 mile east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east), Tunbridge Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cooling (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Medway Maritime Hospital (5 miles south). Within reach you will find Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Dog Public House (within half a mile south-west)
High Halstow questions
How far is High Halstow from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to High Halstow?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Towns and villages near High Halstow
Other occasions in High Halstow
- 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