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Funeral and Wake Catering in Ulcombe
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 Ulcombe.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Fresh fish and chips in Ulcombe
Funeral and wake catering in Ulcombe, fried fresh
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater a wake at the family home and gatherings after the committal.
For a wake near Ulcombe, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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.
Events we cater in Ulcombe
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
For family travelling by train, Harrietsham station, about 2.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow for the service running over
We park quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
After a funeral in Ulcombe
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Ulcombe will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For a service at a church like All Saints Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Ulcombe is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on The Street and Chapmans Place or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Harrow Public House (within half a mile south)
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Summer evenings in Ulcombe stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Ulcombe
What else we do in Ulcombe
Common questions in Ulcombe
We are gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Ulcombe close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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