Medway · England
Funeral and wake catering in Rainham, Medway
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Rainham and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Rainham events
Funeral and wake catering in Rainham, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. For life celebrations and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In a town like Rainham, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. We park on the drive or in the hall car park. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Rainham?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Rainham, people book us for occasions like:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
- A tribute meal
For a service at a church like Church of St Margaret, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. A wake in Rainham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Rainham? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Rainham
Could you trade in Foxburrow Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Margaret: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Wakes in Rainham: venues and practical details
Rainham is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. For wakes in Rainham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Rainham is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Medway takes in ME8 and ME9, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Durham Road, London Road and Bloors Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Meresborough (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile east), Lower Rainham (1 mile north), Hartlip (2 miles south-east) and Lower Hartlip (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-west). Rainham is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for wakes.
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Rainham include Howard School (0.7 miles west) and Howard School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (0.5 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Rainham
Also in Rainham
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Let us know of any allergies
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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