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Funeral and wake catering in St Michaels, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake to St Michaels and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Fresh fish and chips in St Michaels
How our funeral and wake catering works in St Michaels
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include village hall wakes and celebrations of life, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a wake near St Michaels, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
FAQs for St Michaels
Is St Michaels too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is St Michaels from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Allow a little extra
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
After a funeral in St Michaels
St Michaels is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. People in St Michaels book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of St Michaels; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN30, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a wake at a home on Ox Lane, Swain Road and Grange Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. St Michaels sits on or near the A28, so getting the van to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside St Michaels, we also cover London Beach (1 mile north), Tenterden (1 mile south), Broad Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Clapper Hill (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (14 miles north-west) and Park Wood (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles south) and Romden Castle (4.3 miles north).
- Local schools include Homewood School (0.5 miles south)
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Who books funeral and wake catering in St Michaels?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Whatever the occasion in St Michaels, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
St Michaels is on or near the A28, handy for relatives driving in.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
Why choose a fish and chip van in St Michaels?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
Nearby places to St Michaels
What else we do in St Michaels
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In winter, it is dark in St Michaels by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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