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Funeral and Wake Catering in Stockbury
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Stockbury.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Stockbury
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Stockbury
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
In a small place like Stockbury, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
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How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Stockbury is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Stockbury
Is Stockbury too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Stockbury?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Stockbury
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Stockbury and across Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Events we cater in Stockbury
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary Magdalene Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Where the van can park in Stockbury
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Arranging a wake in Stockbury
Stockbury is about 4 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Stockbury 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, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Stockbury to Canterbury (19 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Newington station, about 2.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Stockbury is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Hill Green Road and Harrow Court; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Stockbury we cover include Yelsted (1 mile west), South Green (1 mile south-east), Hartlip (1 mile north), Lower Hartlip (1 mile north) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (4.6 miles east) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Three Squirrels pub (0.5 miles south)
What affects the price in Stockbury
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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