Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Kingston, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Kingston and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
A chip van near Kingston
Funeral and wake catering in Kingston, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and wakes at home.
In rural Kingston, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. 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.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Kingston
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Kingston
What’s the nearest station to Kingston?
Adisham station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Giles: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you cover Kingston?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Kingston and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Kingston
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Kingston
It takes one job off a very long list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Kingston, people book us for events such as:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
After a service at Church of St Giles, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. A wake in Kingston 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.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in Kingston
Kingston is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For wakes in Kingston, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Kingston is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 2.7 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kingston; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the CT4 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Church Lane and Covet Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Kingston we cover include Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Barham (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (1 mile north-west) and Derringstone (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Black Robin Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Places near Kingston
Also in Kingston
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
- 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