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Funeral and wake catering in Rushenden, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Rushenden? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Rushenden events
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering in Rushenden, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. We are often asked to cater village hall wakes and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Rushenden, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
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. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Rushenden
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Rushenden
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Rushenden and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
If relatives are coming by rail, Queenborough station is about 0.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In Rushenden, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Plan for a few extra people
- Build in time for delays
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
After a funeral in Rushenden
Rushenden is about 2 miles south-west of Sheerness, in Kent. From the centre of Rushenden to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Rushenden to Canterbury (17 miles away).
After a service at Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cover wakes in every part of ME11. Whether your wake is on Well Road, Manor Road and First Avenue or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Rushenden, we cover Queenborough (1 mile north-east), Halfway Houses (2 miles north-east), Sheerness (2 miles north-east), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles east) and Davington (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Queenborough Guildhall Museum (0.5 miles north) and Castle Rough (3.5 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (2.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Old House at Home (0.5 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
FAQs for Rushenden
Which station is closest to Rushenden?
The closest is Queenborough station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is Rushenden close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Towns and villages near Rushenden
Also in Rushenden
- 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