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Funeral and wake catering in Stone, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Stone and across Kent.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- A tribute meal
A chip van near Stone
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan seating for older guests
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Funeral and wake catering in Stone, fried fresh
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. For scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings after the committal, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a wake in a place like Stone, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
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 usually the easier option.
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Stone?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Stone hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Stone?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Stone:
- Pub wakes
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, Stone Crossing station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Wakes in Stone: venues and practical details
Stone is about 2 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Around Stone, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Stone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A296 to reach Stone. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in DA9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From Church Road, Perkins Close and Richardson Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Stone include the A296, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Greenhithe (1 mile north-east), Swanscombe (1 mile east), Bean (2 miles south-east), Darenth (2 miles south) and Temple Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east), Swanley (5 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Windmill Hill (4 miles east).
A little further out are Stone Museum of Geology (1.3 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Stone include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Stone include Stone Lodge School (1 mile west) and Leigh Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
Nearby places to Stone
Other occasions in Stone
Where the van can park in Stone
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Summer evenings in Stone stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Stone questions
Which station is closest to Stone?
Stone Crossing station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a 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