Medway · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Sharnal Street events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Sharnal Street and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
A chip van near Sharnal Street
Funeral and wake catering in Sharnal Street, fried fresh
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for memorial events and anniversaries and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
Near Sharnal Street, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Sharnal Street?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
After a service at Church of St Margaret, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
After a funeral in Sharnal Street
Sharnal Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. For wakes in Sharnal Street, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Sharnal Street is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in ME3, we can fry fresh for your guests. We also bring the van to wakes in Fenn Street (1 mile north-east), High Halstow (1 mile north-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south).
A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south). The countryside around Sharnal Street includes Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Dog Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
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 often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Medway, including Sharnal Street
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan for a few extra people
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Sharnal Street
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Sharnal Street; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Sharnal Street? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Also near Sharnal Street
More for events in Sharnal Street
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sharnal Street questions
What’s the nearest station to Sharnal Street?
Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Margaret: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
- 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