Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Snodland
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Snodland and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering in Snodland
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Snodland hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering in Snodland, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and gatherings after scattering ashes, with gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake in a place like Snodland, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Step by step
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In summer, a wake in Snodland has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Common questions in Snodland
Could you trade in Holborough Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Snodland?
Snodland station, in Snodland itself.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Snodland?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Snodland: halls, homes and travel
Snodland is about 4 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. From the centre of Snodland to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Snodland to London (26 miles away).
After a service at Church of the New Jerusalem, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Snodland: Snodland station.
Wherever your wake is in ME6 and ME19, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Hammonds Square, High Street and Bingley Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Snodland on the A228, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Snodland, we cover Holborough (1 mile north-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile west), Lunsford (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-east) and New Hythe (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Snodland include The Holmesdale School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (less than half a mile north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
- 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