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Funeral and wake catering in Priestwood, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Priestwood.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering for Priestwood events
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Priestwood
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering in Priestwood, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and remembrance gatherings.
In rural Priestwood, home or the hall is usual. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Where the van can park in Priestwood
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Priestwood?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Priestwood, people book us for events such as:
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at Church of Our Lady of the Meadow, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
Common questions in Priestwood
Is Priestwood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Priestwood?
The closest is Sole Street station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
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Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Priestwood is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan seating for older guests
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
What affects the price in Priestwood
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Priestwood, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Priestwood: halls, homes and travel
Priestwood is about 5 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Priestwood. Priestwood is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Priestwood to London (22 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre.
This part of Kent takes in DA13, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Chandler's Hill, Chandler's Road and Priestwood Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Priestwood Green (1 mile south-west), Harvel (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile west), Foxendown (1 mile north) and Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south). Within reach you will find Ranscombe Farm.
- 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