Medway · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Lower Rainham events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Lower Rainham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Rainham
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Lower Rainham
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We’re often asked to cater remembrance gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Lower Rainham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Perfect for your wake in Lower Rainham
It suits all ages.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.7 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Wake catering near Lower Rainham
Lower Rainham is about 2 miles east of Gillingham, in Medway. People in Lower Rainham book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Lower Rainham is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Margaret, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Lower Rainham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the ME8 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on West Motney Way, Motney Hill Road and Nuthatch Place, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Rainham (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-east), Upchurch (1 mile east), Meresborough (2 miles south) and Breach (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (5 miles west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles west) and Upnor Castle (4.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.8 miles south-west) and Howard School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Three Mariners pub (within half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll 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 level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Lower Rainham: your questions answered
How far is Lower Rainham from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Lower Rainham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Medway included. Find your area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Lower Rainham. Larger groups usually 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.
Why book our van in Lower Rainham
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
See how we price and the cost guide.
Also near Lower Rainham
What else we do in Lower Rainham
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Summer evenings in Lower Rainham stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
- 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