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Funeral and Wake Catering in South Green
We bring fish and chips for the wake across South Green and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
Book the van in South Green
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Funeral and wake catering in South Green, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and remembrance gatherings.
Near South Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- We cover South Green and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Wakes in South Green: venues and practical details
South Green is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For a wake in South Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around South Green. South Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Mary Magdalene Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of South Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Stockbury (1 mile north-west), Oad Street (2 miles north-east), Silver Street (2 miles east), Bredgar (2 miles east) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Faversham (10 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (4.4 miles south) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles west). Open spaces near South Green include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Three Squirrels pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Perfect for your wake in South Green
It can be a fitting tribute.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Newington station, about 3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Nearby places to South Green
Other occasions in South Green
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
South Green questions
Is South Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Stockbury Hill Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Late-December sunset in South Green is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
- 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