Medway · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Lower Upnor events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Lower Upnor? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
A chip van near Lower Upnor
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Sunset in Lower Upnor is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Lower Upnor, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for gatherings at a village hall or club and wakes at home.
In rural Lower Upnor, home or the hall is usual. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
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Lower Upnor: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Lower Upnor?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Lower Upnor from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Arranging a wake in Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Wakes in Lower Upnor are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lower Upnor to Canterbury (26 miles away).
A club or hall near Lower Upnor gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. After a service at St Philip & St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
For wakes in ME2, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a wake on streets such as Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Lower Upnor we cover include Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Upnor include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Lower Upnor include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship pub (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
For event organisers in Lower Upnor
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 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.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Lower Upnor, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Keep the serving time flexible
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Occasions we serve in Lower Upnor
It works for everyone.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, Strood station is about 1.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
- 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