Medway · England
Funeral and wake catering in Stoke, Medway
Funeral and wake catering in Stoke: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Stoke events
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Allow for the service running over
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We park quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Stoke
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We’re frequently asked to cater life celebrations and wakes at home, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Stoke, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Towns and villages near Stoke
Also in Stoke
What affects the price in Stoke
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In summer, a wake in Stoke has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Stoke? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in Stoke
Stoke is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. For wakes in Stoke, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Stoke. We serve all 68 towns and villages in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Vicarage Lane and Vicarage Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Middle Stoke (1 mile east), Lower Stoke (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile south-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west) and St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Medway, including Stoke
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Stoke
Do you come out to small places like Stoke?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Stoke from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Perfect for your wake in Stoke
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Stoke and Medway:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
- 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