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Funeral and wake catering in Nash, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Nash: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Nash
Funeral and wake catering in Nash, cooked to order
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. For a tribute meal and village hall wakes, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Nash, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Nash
Do you come out to small places like Nash?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Nash close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
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The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Nash; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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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About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Nash?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Nash and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 3.7 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan seating for older guests
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
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.
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Arranging a wake in Nash
Nash is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. In and around Nash, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Nash to Canterbury (7 miles away).
After a service at Elmstone Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
For wakes in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Other places close to Nash we cover include Hoaden (1 mile north-east), Perry (1 mile west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3.6 miles east) and St Martins Hospital (6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price and the cost guide.
- 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