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Funeral and wake catering in Springhead, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Springhead: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Book the van in Springhead
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Funeral and wake catering in Springhead, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Popular choices include gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for village hall wakes and a wake at the family home.
For a wake in a place like Springhead, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Common questions in Springhead
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of St Botolph?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van park in Castle Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Arranging a wake in Springhead
Springhead is about 1 mile west of Northfleet, in Kent. People in Springhead book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Springhead is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Springhead to London (19 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ebbsfleet International station, about 0.9 miles north, is the nearest station. Springhead is on or near the A2, handy for relatives driving in.
This part of Kent takes in DA11, DA10 and DA13, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Gwynn Road, Fleet Road and Roman Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A2, Springhead is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Painters Ash (1 mile south-east), Northfleet (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Betsham (1 mile south-west) and Ebbsfleet Valley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bluewater (2.5 miles west) and Gravesham Museum (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Springhead includes Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Springhead include Northfleet School for Girls (0.6 miles east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (0.8 miles east)
What comes out of the fryer
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 is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Springhead; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Plan seating for older guests
- Mention allergies you know about
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Also near Springhead
Other occasions in Springhead
Who books funeral and wake catering in Springhead?
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like Parish Church of St Botolph, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
- 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