Medway · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Upper Bush
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Upper Bush.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Planning an event in Upper Bush?
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Late-December sunset in Upper Bush is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Funeral and wake catering in Upper Bush, fried fresh
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and pub wakes.
For a wake near Upper Bush, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
After a funeral in Upper Bush
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. For wakes in Upper Bush, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Cuxton station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre.
For wakes in ME2, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Upper Bush we cover include Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why Upper Bush hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Upper Bush and the whole of Medway
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Also near Upper Bush
More for events in Upper Bush
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Common questions in Upper Bush
How far is Upper Bush from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Upper Bush?
Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
What if we do not know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Upper Bush?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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