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Funeral and Wake Catering for The Valley events
Funeral and wake catering in The Valley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
Book the van in The Valley
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in The Valley
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We’re often asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In rural The Valley, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Common questions in The Valley
How far is The Valley from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
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What else we do in The Valley
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. In winter, it is dark in The Valley by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in The Valley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. The cost per head typically 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 book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in The Valley, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Perfect for your wake in The Valley
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in The Valley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 3.2 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
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 a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Where the van can park in The Valley
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
The Valley: halls, homes and travel
The Valley is about 6 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Around The Valley, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Lawrence frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of The Valley, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over ME13. For wakes just outside The Valley, we cover Stalisfield Green (1 mile south), Stalisfield (1 mile south), Eastling (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles east) and Throwley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
- 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