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Funeral and Wake Catering in Lower Hartlip
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Lower Hartlip? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A wake at the family home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Pub wakes
Planning an event in Lower Hartlip?
Wakes in Lower Hartlip: venues and practical details
Lower Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. For wakes in Lower Hartlip, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Lower Hartlip to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.1 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lower Hartlip, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a wake on streets such as Lower Hartlip Road, Grainey Field and Old House Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Hartlip (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west) and Meresborough (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (3.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (4.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Lower Hartlip include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles north-west)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Lower Hartlip
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it’s gatherings after scattering ashes and a wake at the family home, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Lower Hartlip, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- Events in Lower Hartlip and across Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our pricing or the cost guide.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Lower Hartlip; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Lower Hartlip
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
In Lower Hartlip and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
After a service at Church of St Michael, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Where the van can park in Lower Hartlip
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Mention allergies you know about
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What affects the price in Lower Hartlip
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Lower Hartlip: your questions answered
Is Lower Hartlip close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
- 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