Medway · England
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Higham, Medway
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Lower Higham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Lower Higham events
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let us know of any allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Lower Higham
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For village hall wakes and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
In rural Lower Higham, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
After a funeral in Lower Higham
Lower Higham is about 3 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in ME3, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Higham station is in Lower Higham itself. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Lower Higham may suit.
Anywhere in ME3, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Canal Road, Chalk Road and Chequers Street, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Lower Higham we cover include Church Street (1 mile north), Higham (1 mile south), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Gadshill (1 mile south) and Cliffe Woods (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (3 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Lower Higham include Strood Academy (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (under half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Late-December sunset in Lower Higham is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Lower Higham?
It’s one less thing to organise.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
Also near Lower Higham
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FAQs for Lower Higham
Do you come out to small places like Lower Higham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Lower Higham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van come to Lower Higham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Lower Higham. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you right away whether we’re available.
- 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