Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Scragged Oak, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Scragged Oak.
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Scragged Oak
How our funeral and wake catering works in Scragged Oak
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and memorial events and anniversaries.
Near Scragged Oak, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Scragged Oak?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at venues
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
Arranging a wake in Scragged Oak
Scragged Oak is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Kent. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Scragged Oak and nearby villages. Scragged Oak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bearsted station, about 3.2 miles south, is the nearest station. Scragged Oak is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in ME14, we can bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Scragged Oak includes Detling Hill and Burham Down.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Build in time for delays
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or ME14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Scragged Oak
What’s the nearest station to Scragged Oak?
The closest is Bearsted station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the van come to Scragged Oak?
We do. Scragged Oak is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In Scragged Oak, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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