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Funeral and wake catering in Hillborough, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Hillborough and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering for Hillborough events
About our funeral and wake catering in Hillborough
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Whether it is remembering a loved one’s favourite food and family meals after the service, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In Hillborough, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Where the van can park in Hillborough
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hillborough
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Towns and villages near Hillborough
Also in Hillborough
Questions from Hillborough
Can you serve near the sea around Hillborough?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
We start when you give the word.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
After a funeral in Hillborough
Hillborough is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For wakes in Hillborough, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Herne Bay station, about 2.2 miles west, is the nearest station. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Hillborough is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in CT6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a wake at a home on Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Hillborough is on the A299, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Hawthorn (1 mile south-east), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Beltinge (1 mile north-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you will find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Occasions we serve in Hillborough
It suits all ages.
In Hillborough and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives driving in can use the A299 to reach Hillborough.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Hillborough. A wake in Hillborough in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
- 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