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Funeral and wake catering in Sheerness, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Sheerness: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Fresh fish and chips in Sheerness
About our funeral and wake catering in Sheerness
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for gatherings at a village hall or club and family meals after the service.
In Sheerness, the hall is often where people gather. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Allow a little extra
- Build in time for delays
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Also near Sheerness
Also in Sheerness
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Wakes in Sheerness: venues and practical details
Sheerness is about 7 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME12 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Sheerness is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Sheerness to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. With the A249 and A250 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Sheerness.
This part of Kent takes in ME12, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Granville Road and Millennium Way, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Sheerness sits on or near the A249 and A250, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Blue Town (1 mile north-west), Halfway Houses (1 mile south-east), Queenborough (2 miles south), Rushenden (2 miles south-west) and Grain (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles south-east), Faversham (10 miles south-east), Davington (10 miles south-east), Foley Park (15 miles south-west) and Preston (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Rose Street Cottage of Curiosities (under half a mile north).
- Schools near Sheerness include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (less than half a mile north-east)
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Sheerness is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Where the van can park in Sheerness
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Sheerness
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
For event organisers in Sheerness
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Sheerness: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of the Holy Trinity?
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. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Barton's Point Coastal Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to Sheerness?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Sheerness and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sheerness?
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. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Kent, including Sheerness
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Sheerness
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
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: fill in our quote form.
- 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