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Funeral and Wake Catering in Sandway
Funeral and wake catering in Sandway: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Sandway
About our funeral and wake catering in Sandway
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Whether it’s wakes at church halls and clubs and remembrance gatherings, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
For a wake near Sandway, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Summer evenings in Sandway stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- 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.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Sandway, and we will check the date and send a price.
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After a funeral in Sandway
Sandway is about 8 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings in Sandway come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Sandway is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sandway to Canterbury (17 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 0.5 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Sandway; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in ME17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Headcorn Road, Sandway Road and Old Ham Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Sandway, we also cover Platt's Heath (1 mile south-west), Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Harrietsham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (2.1 miles south).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Wishful Thinker pub (within half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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.
Common questions in Sandway
Which station is closest to Sandway?
Lenham station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can the van come to Sandway?
Yes, we do. Sandway is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Sandway
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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