Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Holborough, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Holborough.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Holborough
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We are often asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and pub wakes, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In Holborough, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Holborough?
It works for everyone.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Snodland station, roughly 0.5 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Holborough
More for events in Holborough
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
FAQs for Holborough
Could you trade in Holborough Marshes?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Holborough close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
After a funeral in Holborough
Holborough is about 4 miles west of Chatham, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Holborough will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of the New Jerusalem, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cover wakes in every part of the ME6, ME1 and ME19 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Lee Road, Byrne Road and Ladds Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Holborough, we also cover Snodland (1 mile south-west), Peters Village (1 mile east), Scarborough (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Gravesend (7 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east) and Leybourne Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Holborough includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. Late-December sunset in Holborough is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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