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Funeral and wake catering in Millbank, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Millbank: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A tribute meal
Planning an event in Millbank?
Funeral and wake catering in Millbank, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We’re often asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and scattering of ashes gatherings, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Millbank, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall has an urn
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Millbank: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Millbank?
Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Millbank close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Millbank?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Millbank
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Millbank
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Millbank, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at venues
Families holding a service at Church of the Holy Cross often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
Nearby places to Millbank
Other occasions in Millbank
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Millbank; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Millbank: halls, homes and travel
Millbank is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Millbank will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Millbank is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Millbank to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Herne Bay station is about 2.4 miles away. Millbank is within about 3 miles of the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Maypole (1 mile south), Old Tree (1 mile south-east), Highstead (1 mile north-east), Hoath (1 mile south) and Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5 miles west). The countryside around Millbank includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.9 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking 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.
- 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