Medway · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Meresborough
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Meresborough.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Meresborough
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let us know of any allergies
Remember the journey from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Funeral and wake catering in Meresborough, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In a small place like Meresborough, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Meresborough questions
How far is Meresborough from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Meresborough?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Meresborough?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Meresborough and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
For event organisers in Meresborough
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’ll work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Meresborough hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Medway, including Meresborough
Also near Meresborough
More for events in Meresborough
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Wakes in Meresborough: venues and practical details
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Give us the address of your wake in Meresborough, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Meresborough to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Paul's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Meresborough, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across ME8 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to wakes in Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Meresborough includes Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.1 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-west)
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Meresborough; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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- 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