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Funeral and Wake Catering in Painter's Forstal
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Painter's Forstal? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
Planning an event in Painter's Forstal?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Painter's Forstal
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Whether it’s wakes at home and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Painter's Forstal, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Painter's Forstal: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Painter's Forstal?
Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Painter's Forstal and across Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What affects the price in Painter's Forstal
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Events we cater in Painter's Forstal
It takes one job off a very long list.
In Painter's Forstal and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Painter's Forstal is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Wake catering near Painter's Forstal
Painter's Forstal is about 2 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. For a wake in Painter's Forstal, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Painter's Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north-east.
Wherever your wake is in ME13, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Cades Orchard, Eastling Road and Painter's Forstal Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Painter's Forstal we cover include North Street (1 mile south-east), Sheldwich (2 miles south-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles south-east), Throwley (2 miles south) and Eastling (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.5 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Alma pub (under half a mile south-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
- 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