Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in The Brents, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in The Brents and the surrounding area.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
A chip van near The Brents
About our funeral and wake catering in The Brents
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In The Brents, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Arranging a wake in The Brents
The Brents is about 1 mile north-east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover The Brents as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For a service at a church like Faversham Parish Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in ME13 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a wake at a home on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Davington (1 mile west), Faversham (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Oare (1 mile north-west) and Ospringe (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.6 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Brents Tavern (less than half a mile north-west)
The Brents questions
How far is The Brents from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to The Brents?
Faversham station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we’re available.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in The Brents. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Who books funeral and wake catering in The Brents?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in The Brents and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Faversham station is about 0.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Summer evenings in The Brents stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask the venue about the van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Cater for a few more than you expect
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
What else we do in The Brents
- 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