Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Thong
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Thong and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Thong events
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Funeral and wake catering in Thong, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Popular choices include haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for small family memorials and wakes at home.
In rural Thong, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- All the chip-shop extras
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Thong is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Thong? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wake catering near Thong
Thong is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. For a wake in Thong, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Thong to London (about 22 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sole Street station, about 2.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We cover wakes in every part of DA12. For wakes just outside Thong, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile east), Shorne (1 mile east), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (4.5 miles east) and Gravesham Museum (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Thong includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Thong include Thamesview School (0.9 miles north)
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Questions from Thong
Which station is closest to Thong?
The closest is Sole Street station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How far is Thong from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
- 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