Medway · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Luton events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Luton and Medway, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
A chip van near Luton
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Luton
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. Whether it is gatherings at a village hall or club and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas and more.
Around Luton, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Luton and the whole of Medway
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Also in Luton
After a funeral in Luton
Luton is about 1 mile north of Chatham, in Medway. Luton is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Saint Paul with All Saints or St Michael the Archangel Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives arriving by train should know that Chatham station is about 1 mile away.
Wakes anywhere in ME4, ME5 and ME7 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wake could be at a house on Mill Lane, Luton Road and Maida Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Luton, we cover Hale (1 mile south-east), Chatham (1 mile south), Darland (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Wigmore (3 miles east) and Peters Village (4 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Luton has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Luton include Ranscombe Farm and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Victory Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Magpie Tavern (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (0.7 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Late-December sunset in Luton is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Questions from Luton
What’s the nearest station to Luton?
The closest is Chatham station, roughly 1 mile away.
We’re gathering after a service at Saint Paul with All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What if we only have street parking?
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.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Perfect for your wake in Luton
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Luton book the van for events such as:
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Local halls and clubs near Luton can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
- Mention allergies you know about
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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