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Funeral and Wake Catering for Sheldwich events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Sheldwich.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
Book the van in Sheldwich
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sheldwich?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Sheldwich
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Sheldwich and across Kent
About our funeral and wake catering in Sheldwich
Someone else can make the booking for you. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for a wake at the family home and village hall wakes.
Near Sheldwich, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. A wake in Sheldwich in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Nearby places to Sheldwich
Also in Sheldwich
Sheldwich: halls, homes and travel
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Sheldwich will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Sheldwich is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Sheldwich to Canterbury (9 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Sheldwich; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME13, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a wake on streets such as Ashford Road and Lees Court Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Schools near Sheldwich include The Abbey School (2.3 miles north)
FAQs for Sheldwich
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Sheldwich?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
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 can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
- Build in time for delays
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sheldwich
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Who books funeral and wake catering in Sheldwich?
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Sheldwich book the van for occasions like:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For family travelling by train, Selling station is about 2.6 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through 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