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Funeral and wake catering in Preston, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Preston: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
A chip van near Preston
About our funeral and wake catering in Preston
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral.
Near Preston, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Towns and villages near Preston
Other occasions in Preston
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Preston and the whole of Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Build in time for delays
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In summer, a wake in Preston has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Preston
Is Preston too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Preston from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Events we cater in Preston
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
After a service at Church of St Mildred, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
After a funeral in Preston
Preston is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Preston or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Preston is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Preston to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Adisham station, about 4.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, The Forstal and Park Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Preston, we also cover Grove (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), Upstreet (2 miles north-west) and Ware (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (5.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- 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