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Funeral and Wake Catering for Throwley events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Throwley and across Kent.
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
Book the van in Throwley
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Throwley
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
How our funeral and wake catering works in Throwley
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and a wake at the family home, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Throwley, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Nearby places to Throwley
What else we do in Throwley
What affects the price in Throwley
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Service time
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
FAQs for Throwley
How far is Throwley from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you come?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Allow a little extra
- Allow for the service running over
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Have napkins and bins ready.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. Sunset in Throwley is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
After a funeral in Throwley
Throwley is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Throwley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Throwley is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in ME13, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Throwley Forstal (1 mile south), Sheldwich (1 mile north-east), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile east) and Eastling (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.7 miles north-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