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Funeral and Wake Catering for Twydall events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Twydall.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Twydall
Funeral and wake catering in Twydall, cooked to order
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. We are often asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and memorial gatherings, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In Twydall, the hall is frequently where people gather. 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.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Twydall?
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Twydall book the van for occasions like:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow for the service running over
- Allow a little extra
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Twydall
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Nearby places to Twydall
Other occasions in Twydall
Common questions in Twydall
Is Twydall close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Summer evenings in Twydall stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Twydall
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Twydall? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Wakes in Twydall: venues and practical details
Twydall is about 1 mile east of Gillingham, in Medway. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Twydall. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Families holding a service at Holy Trinity Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Twydall is on or near the A2, handy for relatives driving in. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Twydall, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the ME8 and ME7 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Pump Lane, Blean Road and Herne Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. With the A2 close by, Twydall is simple for us to get to with the van. For wakes just outside Twydall, we cover Gillingham (1 mile west), Lower Twydall (1 mile north), Grange (1 mile north), Wigmore (1 mile south) and Darland (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (3 miles west). Twydall is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for wakes.
A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Twydall include Bishop Saltings and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.5 miles south-east) and Howard School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Mariners pub (0.9 miles east)
- 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