Medway · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Lower Twydall events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Lower Twydall? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Lower Twydall
Occasions we serve in Lower Twydall
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Lower Twydall:
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Twydall, cooked to order
Services frequently run over, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for gatherings at a village hall or club and family meals after the service.
For a wake near Lower Twydall, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
After a funeral in Lower Twydall
Lower Twydall is about 1 mile north-east of Gillingham, in Medway. For wakes in Lower Twydall, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in ME7 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Lower Twydall Lane, Grange Road and Lower Rainham Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Lower Twydall, we also cover Grange (1 mile north-west), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south-west), Wigmore (2 miles south) and Darland (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Upnor Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.9 miles south) and The Robert Napier School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hastings Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Working with your venue
Venues frequently 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’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What else we do in Lower Twydall
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Lower Twydall is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Lower Twydall
Could you trade in Riverside Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Lower Twydall?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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