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Funeral and wake catering in Oare, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Oare? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Oare
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Oare
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. We’re often asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and celebrations of life, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
In rural Oare, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Oare
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Wake catering near Oare
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. In and around Oare, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Oare is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
For wakes in ME13, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your wake is on The Street, Church Road and Russell Place or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Oare, we cover Davington (1 mile south), The Brents (1 mile south-east), Uplees (1 mile north-west), Faversham (1 mile south) and Four Oaks (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.5 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Three Mariners Inn (under half a mile south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Oare
Is Oare close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you cover Oare?
We do. We serve events in Oare and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Also in Oare
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In Oare, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Oare?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Oare, people book us for occasions like:
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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