Medway · England
Funeral and wake catering in Higham, Medway
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Higham and across Medway.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Higham events
Funeral and wake catering in Higham, cooked to order
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We are often asked to cater family meals after the service and gatherings at a village hall or club, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Higham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Occasions we serve in Higham
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
In Higham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A club or hall near Higham gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Wakes in Higham: venues and practical details
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Whether your wake is in the middle of Higham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 68 places across Medway. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
After a service at Church of St John, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Higham station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
This part of Medway takes in ME3 and DA12, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Higham, we also cover Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Sir John Falstaff Public House (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
Common questions in Higham
Is Higham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
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. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, 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
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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’s fried on the spot.
What affects the price in Higham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Higham, and we will check the date and send a price.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. 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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Nearby places to Higham
Other occasions in Higham
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan for a few extra people
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. A wake in Higham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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- 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