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Funeral and wake catering in Northfleet, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Northfleet: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in Northfleet
About our funeral and wake catering in Northfleet
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. For village hall wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
For a wake in Northfleet, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Northfleet. Late-December sunset in Northfleet is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Questions from Northfleet
Is Northfleet close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Northfleet Urban Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Perfect for your wake in Northfleet
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Northfleet is on or near the A2 and A226, handy for relatives driving in.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
Also near Northfleet
More for events in Northfleet
Wakes in Northfleet: venues and practical details
Northfleet is about 5 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Around Northfleet, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Northfleet to London (about 20 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Gravesend station is about 1 mile away. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the DA11 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Lawrance Square, London Road and Marks Square or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Northfleet sits on or near the A2 and A226, which makes travel to your wake easy. For wakes just outside Northfleet, we cover Painters Ash (1 mile south-west), Springhead (1 mile west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south) and Gravesend (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (8 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (3.3 miles west) and Stone Castle (3.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Northfleet include Copperfield Academy (less than half a mile north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Six Bells pub (under half a mile south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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