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Funeral and wake catering in Ryarsh, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Ryarsh.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Planning an event in Ryarsh?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ryarsh
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and small family memorials, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Ryarsh, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Questions from Ryarsh
Which station is closest to Ryarsh?
West Malling station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Ryarsh 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.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Perfect for your wake in Ryarsh
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
These are some of the bookings we take around Ryarsh:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Martin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there is a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ryarsh?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
After a funeral in Ryarsh
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Ryarsh to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Ryarsh is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ryarsh to London (25 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, West Malling station, about 1.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in ME19 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a wake at a home on The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ryarsh include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Duke Of Wellington Public House (less than half a mile north)
What affects the price in Ryarsh
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask the venue about the van
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Places near Ryarsh
More for events in Ryarsh
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. 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.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. In Ryarsh, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
- 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