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Funeral and Wake Catering in Sittingbourne
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Sittingbourne.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- A tribute meal
Planning an event in Sittingbourne?
Occasions we serve in Sittingbourne
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Sittingbourne
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it is wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In Sittingbourne, choosing a venue near the service helps guests, with parking for the van. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Questions from Sittingbourne
How far is Sittingbourne from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Sittingbourne: halls, homes and travel
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. Bookings in Sittingbourne come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Sittingbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Sittingbourne has its own station, Sittingbourne station. Relatives driving in can use the A2 and A249 to reach Sittingbourne. Sittingbourne is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME10 and ME9, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A2 and A249, Sittingbourne is easy for us to reach. For wakes just outside Sittingbourne, we cover Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Sittingbourne has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (under half a mile north) and Bayford Court (within half a mile east).
- Schools near Sittingbourne include Milton Court Primary Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Golden Hope pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.5 miles north)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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 we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Sittingbourne
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
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What else we do in Sittingbourne
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. Summer evenings in Sittingbourne stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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