Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in St Ann's Green
We bring fish and chips for the wake across St Ann's Green and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
A chip van near St Ann's Green
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering in St Ann's Green, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at venues.
In a small place like St Ann's Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Arranging a wake in St Ann's Green
St Ann's Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of St Ann's Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. St Ann's Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from St Ann's Green to Canterbury (25 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of St Ann's Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of TN12. For wakes just outside St Ann's Green, we cover Milebush (1 mile west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Marden Thorn (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Oakwood Hospital (5.9 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (4 miles north-east).
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Where the van can park in St Ann's Green
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in St Ann's Green
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in St Ann's Green?
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Relatives arriving by train should know that Marden station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Allow for the service running over
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in St Ann's Green; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in St Ann's Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near St Ann's Green
Other occasions in St Ann's Green
St Ann's Green: your questions answered
Which station is closest to St Ann's Green?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is St Ann's Green close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van come to St Ann's Green?
Yes, we do. St Ann's Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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