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Funeral and Wake Catering in Hucking
Funeral and wake catering in Hucking: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
- A wake at the family home
Book the van in Hucking
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Funeral and wake catering in Hucking, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We’re often asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and small family memorials, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Hucking, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Hucking
Other occasions in Hucking
Hucking: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hucking?
Hollingbourne station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre.
Is Hucking too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Hucking is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Hucking
Hucking is about 5 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Hucking as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Hucking is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Margaret, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hucking; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bicknor (1 mile east), Broad Street (1 mile south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south), Wormshill (2 miles east) and Eyhorne Street (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (3.8 miles west) and Leeds Castle (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Hook and Hatchet pub (less than half a mile west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Hucking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Hucking?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- 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