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Funeral and Wake Catering for Rodmersham events
Funeral and wake catering in Rodmersham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Rodmersham
About our funeral and wake catering in Rodmersham
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Whether it’s small family memorials and memorial gatherings, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
In rural Rodmersham, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Summer evenings in Rodmersham stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Rodmersham?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Sittingbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
- When payment is due
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Allow a little extra
- Mention allergies you know about
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Have chairs for those who need them
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Rodmersham
How far is Rodmersham from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Rodmersham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
After a funeral in Rodmersham
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Rodmersham to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Rodmersham can host a wake if home is too small. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Rodmersham is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in ME9. If your venue is just outside Rodmersham, we also cover Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include The Sittingbourne School (0.8 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.3 miles north-west)
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use 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