Medway · England
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Stoke, Medway
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Lower Stoke.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Lower Stoke
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater pub wakes and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
In a small place like Lower Stoke, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
After a funeral in Lower Stoke
Lower Stoke is in Medway. We cover Lower Stoke as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 68 places across Medway. We serve events right across the region, from Lower Stoke to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Anywhere in ME3, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Brook Lane and Shepherds Way, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Lower Stoke we cover include Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west), Allhallows (1 mile north), Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east) and North Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (6 miles south-west), Chatham (8 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (8 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Local pubs include The Ship pub (under half a mile west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can 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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Lower Stoke
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Questions from Lower Stoke
How far is Lower Stoke from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Medway included. Find your area.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Lower Stoke?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lower Stoke and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan for a few extra people
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. In Lower Stoke, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
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, send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Lower Stoke hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before booking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Lower Stoke and the whole of Medway
What affects the price in Lower Stoke
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Lower Stoke, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
For event organisers in Lower Stoke
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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