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Funeral and Wake Catering for Oversland events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Oversland.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Oversland
How our funeral and wake catering works in Oversland
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Whether it is anniversary memorials and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Oversland, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Oversland is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Wake catering near Oversland
Oversland is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Oversland will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Oversland is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Selling station, about 0.6 miles west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Oversland, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in ME13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Dunkirk Road and South Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Winterbourne (1 mile north-east), South Street (1 mile west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.3 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sondes Arms (0.7 miles west)
Nearby places to Oversland
Also in Oversland
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Allow for the service running over
- Allow a little extra
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access 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.
Occasions we serve in Oversland
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever the occasion in Oversland, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Common questions in Oversland
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Oversland too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you come to Oversland?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Oversland. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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